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