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WVU Libraries by the numbers

Our Collections

West Virginia University Libraries’ wide-ranging collections connect students, faculty and the community with current and historical resources, fostering exploration, discovery, learning and innovation.

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Collection Usage
Books Unique titles at WVU Libraries. 2,749,732
Research Databases Online tools providing access to journal articles, scholarly publications, streaming media and more. 669
Media Audio, video, microforms, map and graphic materials and artifacts. 674,314
Journals & Newspapers Publications issued periodically or in parts. 244,870
Scholarship WVU-authored Scholarship via the Research Repository @ WVU. 134,889

Connecting Our Collections 

with Campus and Community

Collection Usage by Type
Information Consultations Provided 6K+
Cultural and Educational Events Hosted 30+
Items Borrowed, Views and/or Accessed 1.3M+
Research Repository Items Downloaded 1.2M+
Collection Usage by Type
ULIB Sections Offered 24
Students Enrolled 495
Research Instruction Sessions and Workshops Taught 360+
Students, Faculty and Community Members Reached 7.7K+