Consistently ranked as one of the top ten academic research libraries in North America, the University Library makes available an extraordinary array of resources and services. The University Library has physical locations throughout the University of Michigan campus and offers a wealth of resources in traditional as well as digital formats. The Library's expert staff is committed to helping patrons tap into the full potential of these information resources and to providing a full spectrum of assistance for research and teaching. Staff help students at every step in their educational career and work closely with faculty and graduate students to support their research needs.
2016-2017
University Library | All Campus Libraries * | |
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COLLECTIONS | ||
Volumes | 13,468,541 | 14,857,527 |
Total Current Serials | 199,732 | |
Items in Deep Blue (Institutional Repository) | 113,634 | |
Downloads from Deep Blue | 8,730,125 | |
E-book Sections Downloaded | 5,280,917 | |
E-journal Articles Downloaded | 17,288,461 | 17,579,533 |
SERVICES | ||
Reference Transactions | 45,022 | 55,632 |
Library Presentations | 1.261 | 1,571 |
Participants in Group Presentations | 30,716 | 36,166 |
Circulation | 486,093 | |
Interlibrary Loans Provided | 59,602 | 62,146 |
Interlibrary Loans Received | 42,839 | 43,828 |
STAFFING | ||
Professional Staff (FTE) | 158 | 214 |
Support Staff (FTE) | 296 | 334 |
Student Assistants (FTE) | 77 | 98 |
EXPENDITURES | ||
Materials | $23,661,086 | $27,683,325 |
Salaries & Wages | $29,602,478 | $36,068,925 |
FACILITIES | ||
Visitors to the Library | 4,239,355 | 4,369,543 |