Libraries Facts & Figures
Total Volumes
2,550,111 total volumes held by the University Libraries
Checkouts
40,266 items checked out (excluding Course Reserves)
Database Searches
2,917,285 library database searches by students and faculty. Searches provide access to books, articles, datasets, maps, or photographs through the Libraries' web site.
Ebook Views
117,515 electronic books viewed
Streaming Video Views
36,583 views of streaming video
Article Views
535,450 views of electronic articles
Building Entrances
783,613 entrances to Alden Library and the Music and Dance Library
Study Room Bookings
26,562 study room bookings
Web Site Visits
598,800 visits to the Libraries' web site
Subject & Course Guides
271 guides viewed 326,984 times
Reference Transactions
13,440 research help interactions with students, faculty, staff, and other library patrons
Instructional Contacts
16,764 students participated in library instruction sessions
Figures as of the 2025-26 academic year