Each calendar year the University Libraries works to compile and share a list of noteworthy data points to help demonstrate how the unit impacts the different user groups it serves. The Top 10 of 2024 highlights work completed by Libraries faculty and staff and showcases the benefits of Libraries services, presentations, resources, technology, access to digital collections, objects and more. The Libraries is a dynamic and evolving organization that uses data to inform decision-making in order to move the unit forward in a way that best serves its users. Take a look at our Top 10.
Top 10 of 2024
Top 10 of 2024
University Libraries year in review
9,626
Provided 9,626 individuals with research and/or technology assistance.
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609
Gave 609 presentations to 10,633 people across all library departments.
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4,387
Printed more than 4,387 objects in the DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library makerspace.
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4,058
The DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library loaned more than 4,058 items from its collection to its users with 1,330 items lent/used in-house.
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2,829
Anatomical models were checked out 2,829 times, highlighting their critical role in supporting interactive, hands-on learning across campus.
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54,222
Approximately 54,222 check-outs of books, models, audio visual media and more.
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13,033
Loaned 13,033 pieces of equipment including: laptops, cameras, camcorders, video accessories, microphones and projection equipment.
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13.1 M
Managed more than 13.1 million digital objects.
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1.3 M
Welcomed 1.3 million users to our websites who logged 6.2 million pageviews.
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150,000
Digitized more than 150,000 images and documents.
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