Library Statistics

Following are frequently requested statistics for William H. Hannon Library collections and services for the most recent three years. LMU departments needing library data for accreditation purposes and other institutions of higher education wishing to make benchmark comparisons should contact Library Administration.


Physical Collections

FY2008/09

FY2009/10

FY2010/11

Books

444,200

456,546

478,802

Bound periodicals

99,383

95,762

96,756

CDs, DVDs, and other media

22,955

26,619

30,560

Archives and manuscripts, in linear feet

4,612

4,660

4,807

Current print periodical subscriptions

1,794

1,388

1,313

Postcards

1,028,392

1,030,394

1,030,492


Electronic Resources

FY2008/09

FY2009/10

FY2010/11

E-books

47,525

91,774

102,796

E-periodical subscriptions

19,133

23,029

28,047

E-reference databases

254

281

283


Services

FY2008/09

FY2009/10

FY2010/11

Check-outs and in-library use

95,979

101,784

118,217

E-reserves document hits

134,251

134,193

156,850

Reference questions

9,221

15,490

15,280

Gate count

250,033

516,638

758,766

Students receiving library instruction

4,678

6,242

6,201

 




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