2004 door count reaches a million at two branches

It is the first time the Caulfield Library has reached the milestone and the first time since 1996 that the Matheson Library has recorded similar numbers, when 1,070,048 visits were registered.

The millionth user of the Caulfield Library was Master of Information Technology student Mr Allan Alexandersen Johansen who visited the library on 29 October. The millionth user of the Matheson Library was second year Bachelor of Commerce student Mr Jovy Ismail who came through the doors on 3 November.

Caulfield Library manager Mr Robet Hornett said the increase at Caulfield could be attributed to growing numbers attending the Caulfield campus, longer and more flexible hours of library operation, a marked increase in the number of international and part-time students enrolled at the campus, as well as improved facilities such as the number of computer workstations available for use and the development of electronic resources available to students. Group work as a study mode for students was also gaining in popularity.

"The 2004 count indicates a 100 per cent growth in users since 2001. In that year we had a total of 501,100 customers through the door. This year we anticipate a door count in excess of 1.1 million," he said.

Matheson Library manager Ms Christine Cooze said the number of staff and students visiting the library had steadily increased since 2000, with an average 3000 library users recorded daily.

"The growth in users indicates the major role that the library plays in the academic life at Clayton campus," she said. "The library provides a welcoming, safe and impartial environment which is conducive to study, yet is also a focal point for social interaction.

"We have also been flexible and responsive to the needs of users through extended opening hours and increasing the number of personal computers available for use."

12 November 2004

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Caulfield Library manager, Robet Hornett and the millionth person through the door this year, Master of Information Technology student Mr Allan Alexandersen Johansen.

Matheson Library manager, Christine Cooze hands over a $100 gift voucher to Matheson Library’s 2004 millionth visitor; second year Bachelor of Commerce student, Mr Jovy Ismail.