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
(7.7% increase)
0
X
(0.42% increase)
0
(16.33% increase)
FINANCIALS
TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $22.3 MILLION
0%
COLLECTION
0%