Counting Usage

The Count Use functions enable you to collect in-house usage statistics for library materials that do not circulate. For example, you might choose to collect usage statistics on items found unshelved among the stacks, items left by a copy machine, or non-circulating items that are part of a special collection.

The system enables you to count usage in the following ways:

• You can count item use in three categories: internal use, copy use, and item use 3. These categories correspond to the INTL USE, COPY USE, and IUSE3 fixed-length fields in item records.
• You can count photocopy use by patrons. Counting photocopy use updates the PIUSE fixed-length field in patron records along with the COPY USE field in item records.

To see statistical reports on internal use counts, view the In-house Circulation Report in Web Management Reports.