In past blog posts, we’ve discussed ways Hoopla can help you manage your library budget and how Hoopla empowers libraries through content management.
More recently, we reviewed the ways that Hoopla’s powerful reporting tools can simplify your year-end reporting—but what are those reports actually telling you?
Here’s a look at the value Hoopla’s reporting tools bring to your library:
Track Engagement Over Time
The Growth Report provides a clear picture of patron activity—from initial signup to ongoing engagement. It highlights total registered patrons, active borrowers, and new signups, while offering insights into top formats, languages, and devices. This report is invaluable for measuring adoption trends and patron loyalty over time.
It also delivers a snapshot of the depth and breadth of your Hoopla collection by identifying the number of unique titles circulated—including those that your library owns without purchasing an individual license or initiating a costly inter-library loan.
Understand User Behavior
The All Registered Patrons Report dives deeper into registration patterns and borrowing habits. By comparing active borrowers to non-borrowers, librarians can identify opportunities for outreach and engagement. It also lists preferred formats and top circulated titles, helping you tailor your collection to patron preferences.
Meet Demand
Patron Requests reveal what your community wants but can’t currently access. This tool helps prioritize acquisitions by showing the most requested titles and available license options. It’s a direct line to patron demand, ensuring your purchasing decisions align with user interests.
Manage Wait Times
For libraries using Flex content, the Holds Report shows which titles have holds and how many patrons are waiting. This insight helps you manage demand and reduce wait times by purchasing additional copies where needed, boosting patron satisfaction.
See Big-Picture Trends
The Overall Circulations Report offers a high-level view of borrowing activity, including Bonus Borrows and Holds Relief. It breaks down circulation by borrow type and format, providing month-over-month trends and cost analysis. Perfect for collection development and budget planning.
Fine-Tune Your Collection
The Circulations by Format and Category reports drill down into spending and usage by format and category (adult fiction, juvenile nonfiction, etc.). They help you understand which formats and genres resonate most with your patrons, guiding smarter allocation of resources.
Stay on Track
Managing your Hoopla budget is simple with the Budget Planning Report. It centralizes invoices, tracks monthly spending, and allows borrowing limit adjustments. Whether planning for a new fiscal year or monitoring current expenses, this tool keeps your financial strategy on point.
Get Quick Access to Key Metrics
The Reports Dashboard provides an at-a-glance summary of essential data, including digital content numbers for state reporting. It’s a convenient way to monitor performance without diving into individual reports.
Hoopla’s reporting tools aren’t just about numbers—they’re about insights. By leveraging these reports, your library can make data-driven decisions that improve the patron experience, optimize your budgets, and strengthen your collections.
