Date: April 27, 2009

To: RCPL Board of Trustees

From: G. Chapman, Director

Re: RCPL-North use report

Date: April 24, 2009

To: Terri Davis

From: Sean Minkel

Re: 1^st Quarter RCPL-N Statistics Overview

Summary: With the implementation of the satellite library at the General Beadle School, goals were outlined for use of that facility; as defined, the goals were expected to be achieved by November 2009. The statistics presented here show both the current usage compared to those goals, as well as for the first quarter of 2009 as compared to 2008.

• Entry count averaged 2,135 per month
• This exceeds the projected entry count of 1,673 by 28%
• Average circulation reached 1,350 items per month
• This figure shows an average growth of 11% per month, and is on track to achieve a goal of 2,942 circulations per month by November 2009
• Computer usage at RCPL-N continues to increase at an average of 19% per month
• March 2009 recorded 829 computer use hours, the highest usage to date
• This is also on track to achieve the goal of 1,490 uses by November
• Patron contacts are down by 17% from the same period last year
• The grand opening and related activities in March 2008 introduced the new facility to the community, and resulted in higher than normal contacts

The following charts demonstrate the trends summarized above.

Entry count as compared to goal: RCPL-N attained the entry count goal in June 2008, and with one exception has consistently remained above the goal:

Circulation as compared to goal: Predictions based upon data from the first half of 2008 indicated that RCPL-N would reach its circulation goal in November of 2009:

• While we are on track to achieve this goal by averaging 11% growth per month, increased marketing and collection development is planned
• The chart below demonstrates the relationship between circulation and new materials added:

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