The Analysis of the Circulation and In-library Usage at the School Library

Abstract

　In this paper, we analyzed the actual usage of a school library by using data on both circulation and in-library usage, based on the data from the "Chisokan" Media Center at Doshisha Junior and Senior High School from 2018 to 2021. We collected in-library usage data that had hardly been obtained before and analyzed it in conjunction with the circulation data, investigating the correlation in usage frequency, identifying unique features for each, and examining trends in popular usage periods and the subject areas of books used. Our findings revealed that a large number of books were used for in-library usage, similar to circulation. Moreover, although the temporal changes in annual in-library usage and circulation pattern are similar, unique features were also identified for each. These results can be effectively utilized in planning future school library strategies.