Skip Navigation
Page Hero Image

Mission and Statistics

Library Mission

Townsend Memorial Library supports instruction, research, creativity, and the advancement and transmission of knowledge as the University prepares students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.

Library Statistics (September, 2022)

  • Library physical address: 304 Vann Circle
  • Total titles/volumes: 222,904/215,425
  • Number of physical volumes: 186,017
  • Total AV titles/pieces: 5,587/6,714
  • Total CD titles: 2206
  • McFadden titles/volumes: 827/936
  • LAC titles/pieces: 9,546/12,474
  • Bound periodicals: 26
  • Microfilm reels: 614
  • Microfiche pieces: 1,030
  • Current subscription periodical titles: 513 (147 print, 362 online, 4 newspapers)
  • Databases: 182
  • Ebooks: 445,939 | Journals: 423,784 | Streaming videos: 91,586
  • Classical music tracks: 2,713,644 | Newspapers: 322
  • Total circulation: 7,577
  • Interlibrary loan: (to other libraries) 477
  • Gate count: 48,176
  • Hours open: 79.5
  • Student headcount: 3516 (Fall ’22)
  • Student FTE Fall 2022: 3,338
  • Faculty: 191
  • Carnegie Classification: DRU Doctorate


Page last updated October 25, 2022