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Collection Statistics2020/21
Books
Books with LC Call Numbers541,351
Reference Books2,022
Bound Periodicals70,221
Electronic Books18,470
Electronic Audio461
Electronic Videos8,723
Package Electronic BooksNot Available
Mini-reference4
Dewey Books18,834
Textbooks2,903
Total periodicals, newspapers, and serials available – all sources131,901
Online Databases262
Maps86,537
Nonprint Materials15,608
Manuscripts (linear feet )8,711
U.S. Documents
Paper81,056
Electronic/Internet67,246
Facilities
Net Assignable Square Feet (estimate)119,246
Seats600
Public Terminals60
Laptops Available for Check Out21
iPads Available for Check Out0
Staff
Librarians23 (FTE)
Professional Staff15 (FTE)
Other Staff22.50 (FTE)
Student Assistants4.48 (FTE)
Total Staff64.98 (FTE)
Circulation and Reference Statistics
Initial Circulation (minus reserves)9,580
Total Circulation (includes renewals and reserves)20,151
Total Reserves (inc. renewals)2,314
Gate Summary92,897
Reference & Directional Questions1,910
Instruction Sessions241
Interlibrary Loan Requests Processed8,110
Number of Hours Open Per Week66

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