Over 7000 hits

Mark Twain popularized the saying Lies, damned lies and statistics. Numbers can help defend or popularize a position. Numbers can show the need for action. Numbers can be used to stop doing something. In the library we gather numbers showing how many people come into the library. We gather numbers on the programs of people using the computers. We gather numbers on the use of the databases we subscribe to. Numbers help during budget and staffing discussions.

This morning I looked at the numbers for our Library Guide use so far this January. I started to laugh. The number for COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers is 7105. The next highest use is Textbook Borrow/Buy/Rent/Free Options with 170.
What you may ask is going on? Has COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers gone viral? Nope.
COMP 1000 is a required course for every program.
COMP 1000 instituted a quiz for each student to take, that walks them through the use of each tab on the COMP 1000 Library guide.

But, oh, that number looks quite impressive!

-kss