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
Holy Cross Libraries: By the Numbers
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