An Analysis of Circulation Use Statistics in a Nigerian University Library

Abstract

The study examined use statistics of the circulation unit of the Federal University Of Technology Library, Owerri and provided statistical data on a five year period from 2007–2011. A descriptive survey method was employed to determine the use of library statistics in circulation unit while a face to face interview was further conducted to gather data from library circulation staff. The findings reveal that use statistics provide valuable information on library operations; some of the factors that hinder effective gathering of use statistics include data inconsistency and untimely submission of data. The study recommends training to improve numerical competency of staff and a robust technological infrastructure to ease the onerous task of traditional data gathering.