MAY 1, 2022 - APRIL 30, 2023

BY THE NUMBERS

RESOURCE USAGE

As information changes formats, the library has expanded its services, offering users a variety of ways to access the information they need to advance the creation, discovery and use of knowledge.

236,445

E-books accessed

48,183

Physical books loaned

2,848,556

E-journals accessed

LIBRARY-CREATED CONTENT

83,069

Waterloo Digital Library pageviews

555,507

Research Guides pageviews

4,218,266

Library Web pageviews

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Librarians support scholars by equipping them with the knowledge to navigate the increasingly complex information landscape. Over the last year, students benefited from library instruction through a variety of formats, including self-guided tutorials and in-person and virtual workshops.

21,591

Online Learning Object Repository usage

(for self-paced tutorials)

526

Number of workshops

18,494

Workshop participants

REFERENCE AND RESEARCH SUPPORT

As a partner in learning and research, library staff connected directly with users to provide support and expertise to help them in reaching their goals.

17,392

Questions answered

ONLINE ENGAGEMENT

SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS 7,692

0

FACEBOOK

(7.7% increase)

0

X

(0.42% increase)

0

INSTAGRAM

(16.33% increase)

FINANCIALS

TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $22.3 MILLION

0%

COLLECTION

0%

OPERATIONAL

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