Annual Library Reports

Information will be added to this page as the Fiscal Year Progresses. 

Fall 2023 Highlights

• The Library hosted 51 workshops during the Fall Semester.
• The Library offered 221 bookable appointment hours during the Fall Semester.
• The Library in Steubenville converted old offices into a group study room. 
• The Library in Steubenville now displays artwork the College purchased from past Steubenville Art Association shows hosted at the College. 
• The Library launched several rules based chatbots to assist patrons after-hours. These chatbots can aid students with basic library, APA, MLA, and basic legal citation questions. 

• Severe budget constraints curtail collection development activity. 
• Reference and Instruction position eliminated as part of college-wide reduction-in-force. 
  • Eliminated position's immediate impact resulted in:
    • The elimination of 22 open hours for the Information Commons and virtual coverage. 
    • 1/3 Reduction in student and faculty appointment availability
    • 1/3 Reduction in workshops - especially APA/MLA workshops
    • 37 LibGuides now orphaned will need to be adopted by 2 staff members - this will leave approximately 120 guides for 2 staff. Less used guides may need to be retired - update schedule will become reactive rather than proactive.