As academic libraries evolve, so do the library's collections of physical resources. In recent years the library's physical collections have become more targeted in regard to particular subjects (e.g. art, design) and formats (e.g. graphic novels). Physical collections at Seminole State continue to be carefully reviewed and dated volumes removed, resulting in a more compact but relevant repository.
Metric: A tally of the number of physical items held by the libraries, divided into Books and Media (primarily audiovisual).
Analysis: The overall number of physical items is expected to continue to decline as a higher percentage of new acquisitions will be for online materials that can serve both on-campus and online students.
Source: FLVC LINCC Report I013
Metric: A tally of the year of publication for physical items held by the campus libraries.
Analysis:
Source: FLVC LINCC Report T001
Metric: The number of initial circulations across campuses and formats.
Analysis: Reserve items are typically the most heavily circulated type of material, but for much of the 2020-21 fiscal year reserve items were not available for loan, due to concerns that the virus could be spread through contact with materials.
Metric: Circulation numbers for the past 5 years.
Analysis: The trend in declining numbers of circulated materials was certainly accelerated by the COVID pandemic.
Source: FLVC LINCC Report C007