· THE LOGAN LIBRARY
I ANNUAL REPORT 1995
Celebrating 100 Years of Statehood The Logan Library ' Annual RepoI9t 1995
"CELEBRATING 100YEARS OF STATEHOOD, 1896-1996"
One hundred years ago Utah achieved statehood. Because of the significance of this historic event the Library Board selected the following theme for the Library : "Celebrating 100 Years of Statehood, 1896-1996". The Library began its celebration of our one hundred years of statehood in 1995 and will continue its statehood activities though 1996. It has been an excellent opportunity to look back at the history of the state, as well as to look forward to what the next one hundred years might bring.
For eighty of those one hundred years of statehood there has been a public library located in the City of Logan. The first public library in the City was established by the Logan City Board of Commissioners on 18 April 1916 by unanimous vote. There has been continuous public library service provided since that time, within the City, though the location of the library has changed several times .. ,.,,,,...... , as well as the name and the ownership of the library. For eighty years the public library has provided a wide variety of resources, programs and services to the citizens of Logan that have encouraged individual usage and inspired personal and community enlightenment.
The basic philosophy governing the operation of the public library, that of providing quality service, has changed very little since 1916, but the operation of the Library has changed dramatically since the first library board and librarian struggled with acquiring a few books, magazines, and the local newspaper. During 1995 the library board and library staff have been faced with the issues regarding access to the internet, local area networks, on-line CD-ROM reference products, high circulation, loss of federal funding, and limited floor space.
1 Despite the challenges, 1995 must go down in history as a very successful year for the Library. Circulation for the year totaled 489,710 making it the , busiest year ever. The summer reading program also enrolled a record breaking 1,565 children, and the reference librarians answered more than 27,000 questions for the .public.
Technology and the Library
Technology is continuing to play an important role in the continuing development of the Library and the ability of the Library to provide resources and informational services to the public. The Library began the installation of expanded computer services during 1994 and made all of these resources available directly to the public in 1995. Through what is commonly called the internet the Library makes available World Wide Web (Netscape), telnet, FTP, and gopher services. Patrons now have the ability to search the world for their informational needs.
The Library also installed a local area network for public and staff use. This
'I system, in addition to providing internet services, also provides reference based CD-ROM products such as the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, McGill's Masterplots II, and Multimedia U.S. History, as well as other excellent reference resources and locally developed library databases. The network has increased the ability of the library staff to provide the public with current information regarding books, other types of materials, indexes, and full-text databases.
It is also worthy of note that the Utah Public Library Network was awarded 1st place in the National Information Infrastructure Awards competition, Government Division, for 1995. The Logan Library is a founding member of the Utah Public Library Network and receives its internet services through this organizational structure.
2 Audio Visual Collections:
For several years the Library has been dealing with the increased demand for audio visual materials. Since these materials come in a variety of formats it has been challenging to prepare these materials for circulation and general usage by the public while maintaining standards of quality and preservation to protect the taxpayers investment in these resources. Much progress has been made in this area and the Library is providing a wide variety of informational, educational, and recreational materials that are heavily used by the public. In addition to the audio sound recordings, videos, book/tape combinations, and compact discs, the Library will soon be providing nonfiction computer CD-ROM products through general circulation.
Funding
During the past year we have seen dramatic changes in funding received from the Federal Government. For many years the Library has received tens of thousands of dollars per year through Federal sources that have helped us expand the book and audio visual collections, acquire the computer equipment and software to establish the internet, as well as basic support funds for the Bridgerland Literacy program. This money is no longer available. The Library Board has discussed this major change in funding and has been seeking potential solutions to make up the shortfall created by the change in federal policy.
Usage and Trends
The usage of the Library and its collections continued to climb during 1995, which has been the trend in this Library for many years. It is especially interesting to note that the number of items checked out per year on each individual card continues to increase. In 1984 the average circulation per card per year was 10.4 items, but in 1995 it had risen to 22.28 items per card per year. This trend of increased usage is reflected in all activities and programs that the Library offers. The public is not only using the Library but using it more times than ever before.
3 The Future
, The future of the Library looks very bright, though there will be many challenges. Technology will continue to play an increasing role in the Library and its ability to provide quality services. The integration of technology into the operation and services, however, must be done with a sensitivity toward the general public. We cannot ignore the reality that not everyone is computer literate. We must provide as much training and assistance as possible for the public and the library staff so that we do not lose access to information because of technology changes.
Funding of a public library is always an on-going concern, but with the loss in federal dollars the need to reevaluate alternate funding methods and sources becomes more critical. It is very important that the Library continue to provide a current, relevant, growing collection to meet the needs of all of the citizens in the community. It is also very important that adequate space is available for housing the collections, and technology resources, as well as providing appropriate space for the public to sit, to read, and to study. Facilities, collections, and technology are not inexpensive, but they are critical to maintaining the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the public.
The past year has truly been a successful year for the Logan Library. We have prepared for the future and we are committed to continuing the tradition that has existed since the Library was established in 1916, that of providing quality library services to the citizens of Logan.
4 The Logan Library Annual Report 1995
LIBRARY USAGE INDICATORS
STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN
1 . Library Sponsored Programs: 186 Attendance 5,437
BREAKDOWN:
Times Held Attendance
Special Storytimes 27 675
Preschool Storytime 143 3,280
Summer Storytime 16 1,482
OTHER PROGRAMS: (Not included in attendance figures)
Summer Reading Program 1,565
2. Scheduled Public Meetings: 1,334
Attendance Unknown
A-1 3. Items Circulated: 489,710
1991 402,638
1992 452,255
1993 466,695
1994 458,105
1995 489,710
Per cent of change over previous year 6.8o/o
4. Interlibrary Loan Requests Processed: 4,130
Patron requests from our patrons: 1,268
Patron requests unfilled: 178
Requests from other libraries: 2,862
Requests filled for other libraries: 1,536
Per cent of change over previous year: (4.3°/o)
5. Population served: 32,762 (1990 Census)
Total Number of Active Library Cards: 22,031
6. Volunteer Hours: 983.25
7. Patron Exit Count: 213,877
Per cent of change over previous year: 3°/o
A-2 RESOURCES:
1. Catalogued items: 111,913
4 2. Serials: 168
Purchased Current Subscriptions: 159
Donated Current Subscriptions: 9
3. Newspapers: 11
Purchased Current Subscriptions: 9
Donated Current Subscriptions: 2
ACQUISITIONS: 1995:
1. New Items Purchased: 9,529 Source: Local funds, State and Federal grants
2. Donated Items: 1,483 Source: Private contributions
3 TOTAL: 11,012
Per cent of change over previous year: (.003°/o)
A-3 The Logan Library Annual Report 1995
LIBRARY USAGE INDICATORS:
1. Collection Analysis
2. Average Circulation per volume Analysis
3. Patron Analysis
4. Circulation by Patron Category Analysis
5. Holds Analysis
6. Fine Activity 1995
7. Reference Transactions
8. MAS Periodical Statistics
9. Internet Usage
A-4 The Logan Library Annual Report 1995
COLLECTION ANALYSIS
BREAKDOWN BY COLLECTION CATEGORY:
THREE YEAR COMPARISON:
1993 1994 1995
Archives 991 1,056 1,089
Art Print 29 29 29
Atlas - - 52
Biography 3,616 3,782 3,980
Board Books 862 1,048 1,152
Bk/Cass 640 709 699
BSA Booklets 373 374 369
Ca/Ad/Bk 590 799 1,003
Ca/Ad/Music 87 280 329
Ca/Ad/Nf 55 223 267
CD/Ad/Music - 320 336
CD/Ad/Nf - 5 5
Ca/J/Bk 190 271 289
A-5 .. 1993 1994 1995
Ca/J/Mus 127 224 241 .. Ca/J/St 92 119 119
Consumer 144 158 164
Easy Read (Graded Readers) 1,467 1,679 1,698
Fictiion (FIG) 8,923 8,972 11, 158
Fiction Mystery 3,396 3,630 3,889
Fantasy Science Fiction 5,427 5,934 6,368
HUAd/AV 4 42 56
HUAd/Bk 122 323 356
HUJ/AV 49 90 147
HUJ/Bk 885 1,562 1,652
Index 63 64 70
Juvenile Biography 1,329 1,311 1,332
Juvenile Fiction 7,251 7,654 7,991
Juvenile Nonfiction 1,869 1,895 2,448
Juvenile Story Collection 322 316 341
LP/AD/FIG 365 439 484
LP/AD/NON-FIG 89 98 113
LP/JUV/FIC 57 57 57
A-6 1993 1994 1995
LP/JUV/NON-FIC 1 1 1
Lit Fict 4 137 137 138
Lit Nonfict -- 43
LOS Collection 2,561 2,635 2,657
Map 27 27 27
Nonfiction 38,064 38,472 40,033
PB-Adult 492 489 393
Reference 2,890 3,086 3,106
Ref Desk 41 60 69
Serials (Bound) 898 926 938
Spa/Ad/Fie - 71 154
Spa/AV - 71 70
Spa/J/Fic - 129 181
Spa/NFic - 132 373
Staff 42 148 159
Utah Reference 132 144 160
VidAdEnt 30 189 383
VidAdEduc 901 1,090 1,297
VidJEnt 552 189 1,041
A-7 1993 1994 1995
VidJEduc 129 209 286
4 Young Adult 3,976 3,948 4,000
Young Reader 924 1,031 1,091
A-8 • The Logan Library Annual Report 1995
AVERAGE CIRCULATION PER VOLUME ANALYSIS:
Collection Category Volumes in Circulation Ave. Gire. Collection 1995 per Volume
Art Prints 29 122 4.20
Biography 3,980 5,306 1.33
Board Books 1,152 18,055 15.67
Bk/Cass 699 10,847 15.52
BSA Booklets 369 866 2.34
Ca/Ad/Bk 1,003 15,251 15.21
Ca/Ad/Music 329 3,266 9.23
Ca/Ad/Nf 267 2,785 10.43
Ca/J/Bk 289 3,682 12.74
Ca/J/Mus 241 2,150 8.92
Ca/J/St 119 1,128 9.47
CD/Music 336 6,658 19.52
CD/A/Non 5 104 20.80
Easy Read 1,698 20,201 11.90
A-9 Collection Category Volumes in Circulation Ave. Gire. Collection 1995 per Volume
Fiction 11, 158 41,665 3.73
~ Fiction Mystery 3,889 14,457 3.73
Fantasy Science Fiction 6,368 19,084 3.00
HL/Ad/Av 56 399 7.13
HL/Ad/Bk 356 1,434 4.03
HUJ/AV 147 1,037 7.05
HUJ/Bk 1,652 6,073 3.68
Juvenile Biography 1,332 2,046 1.54
Juvenile Fiction 7,991 26,459 3.31
Juvenile Nonfiction 2,448 11,033 4.50
Juvenile SC 341 568 1.66
LgPrAFic 484 2,002 4.14
LgPrANonF 113 189 1.67
LgPrJFic 57 49 0.84
LgPrJNonF 1 0 0.00
Lit Fict 138 89 0.64
Lit Nonfic 43 26 0.60
LDS Collection 2,657 14,454 5.44
Nonfiction 40,003 109,289 2.73
A-10 • Collection Category Volumes in Circulation Ave. Gire. Collection 1995 per Volume
PB-Adult .. 393 4,194 10.67
Picture Books 6,963 55,789 8.01
Spa/Ad/Fie 154 206 1.34
Spa/AV 70 667 9.53
Spa/J/Fic 181 920 5.08
Spa/Nfic 373 654 1.75
Staff 159 5 0.03
VidAdEnt 383 11, 144 29.10
VidAdEduc 1,297 14,663 11.30
VidJEnt 1,041 35,224 33.84
VidJEduc 286 7,085 24.77
Young Adult 4,000 11,332 2.83
Y Read 1,091 6,735 6.17
TOTALS: 106,172 489,710 4.61
A-11 • The Logan Library Annual Report 1995 .
PATRON ANALYSIS
BREAKDOWN OF REGISTERED CARD HOLDERS
Total Library Cards: 22,031
New Cards registered during 1995: 3,770
Old Cards deleted during 1995: 2,853
Active cards modified during 1995: 14,877
CIRCULATION BY LIBRARY CARD HOLDER:
Year Card Holders Circulation Ave. Gire. per card
1993 21,804 466,695 21.40
1994 20,961 458,105 21.85
1995 22,031 .489,710 22.28
A-12 .. The Logan Library Annual Report 1995
HOLD ANALYSIS 1995
Requested Filled Canceled Waiting
18,568 15,240 933 2,395
FINE ACTIVITY 1995
Fines: Misc.:
Number Amount Number Amount
55,925 $18,487.75 357 $3,958.46
33.4 cents average $11.08 average per transaction per transaction
REFERENCE TRANSACTIONS
1993 1994 1995
In-house 16,975 17,858 16,556
Telephone 3,029 3,692 3,351
Directional 5,029 5,332 6,739
TOTAL: 25,092 26,882 27,104
Per cent of change over previous year: .008o/o
A-13 MAS PERIODICAL STATISTICS
1993 1994 1995
4 New Searches 11,757 16, 120 16,560
Queries Performed 20,237 27,239 35,285
Bibliographies printed 3,285 4,507 3,080
Citations printed . 32,959 46,285 31,720 Total hits 7,481,965 10,311,960 10,866,364
INTERNET ACTIVITY:
Internet services were made available to the public beginning in September 1995.
Number of Users: 474 ·(Sept. to Dec.)
A-14 THE LOGAN LIBRARY 255 North Main, Logan, Utah 84321 (801) 750-9870 Hours: Mon. - Thurs.: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fri. - Sat.: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00. p.m .