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Library Facts & Figures

Hours & Space

Hours open per week (other than 24 hour study area/computer lab) 81
Number of computer workstations200
Seating capacity1,896
Gate count (entries into the building in a typical week)45,000

The New Library Expansion and Renovation project will significantly improve the seating capacity and access to computer workstations.

Collection Numbers

Monographic volumes (books and government documents) 1,165,139*
Electronic books9,613*
Print journal subscriptions4,750*
Electronic journals22,000
Electronic databases188
Maps14,490*
Sound Recordings60,166*
Visual recordings132,696*
Archives and manuscripts6,870 linear feet*

Collection Budget

Allocation for 2006/2007 $3,081,616
Budget Share by Type of Resource 
   Books24%
   Serials (Continuing obligations, 8-10% inflation rate)76% total
      Electronic Databases and Journal Collections   30%
      Periodical subscriptions (including microforms)  35%
      Non-Periodical subscriptions (e.g., annuals)  11%

 

Number of Personnel

Librarians 27.4*
Staff62*
Studentsaround 100

(Information denoted with a * has been taken from the annual statistical report submitted to the CSU Chancellor's Office for 2005-2006)

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