Statistical Analysis Statistics are compiled daily, monthly, and by fiscal year. Patron Satisfaction Patron comment forms are available at the Government Documents Desk. These are filled out by patrons and deposited in a locked box on the first floor of the library near the exit. The forms are read by the Library Director and as appropriate routed to Section Coordinators for consideration of possible changes in section procedures. A zero-based collection review is conducted yearly prior to the Annual Update.
Item records for individual records show the number of checkouts for circulating titles.
This usage statistic and current receipts under the item is considered in retaining, adding, or deleting items. In addition, current research areas of high interest are noted at this time. New items offered on surveys are evaluated according to format and relevance to academic and community needs. A select list of GPO Subject Bibliographies is retrieved once a year and our holdings are checked against it. Items are noted for adding at the next Annual Update as appropriate.