Circulation Desk

When people think of libraries, loaning books is the most visible and well-known service.  Thus, the Circulation Desk is the hub of energy on the first floor.

Many library users place holds online, and regularly visit the library only to pick up their holds at the Circulation Desk.  Much of the face-to-face interaction between staff and patrons takes place at this desk.  Our team knows peoples’ names and enjoys chatting with children.

IMPACT
  • A remodeled Circulation Desk will welcome and serve all patrons.
  • Modifications to this space will allow staff to more easily process the large number of materials they see daily.
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A family checks out at the Circulation Desk.
Circulation by the Numbers
3,672
holds filled per month (and waiting at the circulation desk), June-November 2019 (avg.)
over
13,500
items checked out per month, June-November 2019 (avg.)
“A new Circulation Desk would help us support an increasingly technologically diverse library collection which includes items that require special storage or electrical charging between checkouts.”
—Jeff Pond, Circulation Coordinator