Holy Cross Libraries: By the Numbers

Volumes in Holy Cross Libraries (including O’Callahan Science Library, Fenwick Music Library, Rehm Library and a partnership with the Worcester Art Museum Library): 650,000 +

Volumes added since 2005: 16,175

Library system’s entire collection (including everything from books to digital media): 680,000 +

Full-time employees working at Holy Cross Libraries: 38

Questions answered at reference desks during fiscal year 2006-2007: 5,652

Questions answered via electronic reference services during fiscal year 2006-2007: 348

Books checked out during fiscal year 2006-2007: 41,576

Number of views from Library's electronic reserves: 191,343

Database searches conducted during fiscal year 2006-2007: 266,000

Computers available for student use in Holy Cross Libraries: 41

Ports for laptop access in Dinand Library: 100 (wireless is also available)

Total hours Dinand Library was open in fiscal year 2006-2007: 4,384

Additional hours Dinand Library is open during study and exams period: 25

Floor-to-ceiling height of Dinand Library’s majestic Reading Room: 42 feet

Columns in Reading Room: 14

Columns on exterior of Dinand Library: 8

Candelabra suspended from the ceiling of the Reading Room: 15