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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.
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Physical Collections
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FY2008/09
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FY2009/10
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FY2010/11
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Books
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444,200
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456,546
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478,802
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Bound periodicals
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99,383
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95,762
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96,756
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CDs, DVDs, and other media
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22,955
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26,619
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30,560
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Archives and manuscripts, in linear feet
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4,612
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4,660
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4,807
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Current print periodical subscriptions
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1,794
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1,388
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1,313
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Postcards
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1,028,392
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1,030,394
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1,030,492
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Electronic Resources
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FY2008/09
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FY2009/10
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FY2010/11
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E-books
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47,525
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91,774
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102,796
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E-periodical subscriptions
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19,133
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23,029
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28,047
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E-reference databases
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254
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281
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283
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Services
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FY2008/09
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FY2009/10
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FY2010/11
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Check-outs and in-library use
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95,979
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101,784
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118,217
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E-reserves document hits
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134,251
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134,193
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156,850
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Reference questions
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9,221
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15,490
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15,280
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Gate count
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250,033
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516,638
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758,766
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Students receiving library instruction
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4,678
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6,242
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6,201
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