February 2026 Library Circulation Highlights
Date: March 05, 2026
February 2026 Library Circulation Overview
The Bro. Paul Meuten Library continued to be a hub of learning and collaboration in February 2026, with strong participation across all departments. A total of 259 unique patrons engaged with library resources, reflecting both breadth and depth of usage.
Departmental Highlights
• College of Education (CoE): Recorded 48 unique patrons and the highest point of prevalence (30%), making it the most engaged department relative to its population size.
• Business College (BC): Contributed 60 patrons (7% prevalence), showing solid turnout but lower proportional engagement compared to College of Education.
• College of Arts & Sciences (CAS): Added 44 patrons (10% prevalence), with Psychology and Political Science majors leading the borrowing activity within the department.
• College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology (CEAT): Logged 28 patrons (3% prevalence), reflecting modest engagement.
• College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recorded 40 patrons (4% prevalence), with Nursing students continuing to dominate the book borrowing.
• Senior High School (SHS): Contributed 39 patrons (3% prevalence), with STEM strands showing consistent activity across all weeks.
Weekly Trends
• Busiest Week: Week 2 stood out with 117 patrons, marking the peak of borrowing activity for the month.
• Engagement was steady in Weeks 1 and 3, while Week 4 saw a decline, similar to January’s book borrowing trend.
Overall Insights
The overall data shows that the College of Education remains the most engaged department, both in book borrowing turnout and proportional participation. The Business College continues to lead in raw numbers, but its prevalence suggests room for deeper engagement. Senior High School’s STEM strand is consistently active, while HUMSS and ABM show opportunities for growth. Furthermore, several programs across CEAT and CAS recorded minimal or no activity, highlighting areas for targeted outreach. Overall, the book borrowing activity for this month shows that the library remains a vital space for learning, collaboration, and growth. The library is looking forward to sustaining this momentum in March.