Facts and Figures @ the Library
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
| Media Type | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 613,460 | 708,777 | 680,844 |
| Bound periodicals | 6,074 | 14,310 | 12,231 |
| CDs, DVDs, and other media | 28,191 | 26,249 | 22,817 |
| Archives and manuscripts, in linear feet | 5,673 | 5,719 | 5,772 |
| Current print periodical subscriptions | 400 | 393 | 327 |
| Postcards (Special Collections) | 1,043,336 | 1,043,555 | 1,045,512 |
Digital Collections
| Media Type | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMU Digital Collections | 6,079 | 6,245 | 7,398 |
| Digital Commons | 16,253 | 17,260 | 17,849 |
Services
| Media Type | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check-outs and in-library use | 27,139 | 27,687 | 28,846 |
| Reference questions | 12,637 | 11,224 | 10,957 |
| Visitors | 410,526 | 441,291 | 446,046 |
| Students receiving library instruction | 7,570 | 7,854 | 8,507 |