Joyner Library Surpasses 1 Million Visitors During Academic Year | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Publisher's note: The author of this post, Kelly Setzer, is a contributor to ECU News Services.

    The Joyner Library at East Carolina University set a new record for attendance with more than one million visits in the past academic year. It is the first time the annual gate count has ever hit the million-visitor mark.

    "It is particularly remarkable that this threshold was exceeded this year," said Dr. Jan Lewis, director of Joyner Library. "Despite the construction, the road closings, the changes in bus routes, and the lack of parking."


Joyner Library’s one millionth visitor during the 2015-2016 academic year, Josiah Thornton. (Photos by Jay Clark)


    Throughout the year Lewis had concerns that construction of the new student center would disrupt normal operations and discourage students from using the library. She credits the hard work of library staff for the increase in attendance.

    "It is because of their excellent customer service, student and faculty-centered approach, resources, and work spaces that people are here," said Lewis. "Thanks to everyone and to our colleagues in housekeeping and facilities for all they do to make Joyner a valued and inviting location."


Jan Lewis, director of Joyner Library, welcomes the library’s one millionth visitor, business student Josiah Thornton.


    Josiah Thornton, an undergraduate student in ECU's College of Business, was the library's one-millionth visitor.

    "The library is a lost treasure at many universities and campuses," said Thornton. "The library can enrich a student's total learning experience while offering everything students need in a one-stop shop.

    "If we are to compete in a global capacity, we must meet the needs of every student. The library is one part of the university that truly tries to do that."

    Mark Sanders, assistant director for public services says that Joyner Library attendance numbers have doubled in the last 17 years.

    "Today, the Library welcomes more than twice as many people as attend all of ECU's home sporting events, combined," said Sanders. "This doesn't diminish the importance of athletics, but demonstrates the university community's commitment to student success and academic production."

    For more information, visit http://www.ecu.edu/lib/.


Jan Lewis, director of Joyner Library, speaks during a celebration of the library’s one millionth visitor.

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