By
the Numbers
University libraries
Number of University libraries: 8
Total library volumes: 6.7 million
Volumes added annually: 150,000
Manuscripts and archival resources:
7 million
Per-page cost for digital preservation:
$1
Hypothetical cost to make room for one
year's acquisitions by scanning and eliminating 143,000
volumes averaging 250 double-sided pages each: $35.75 million
Portion of collection not in English:
45%
Portion of acquisitions budget spent
in foreign currencies: 50%
Wages of 256 student employees:
$1,329,043
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