Statistical Synopsis

The NYU Health Sciences Library highlights major milestones annually. Below is a statistical snapshot representing FY19 (Sept. 2018 - Aug. 2019). Click on the links below to learn more.

Collections Spend (in Millions)

Chart showing slightly higher collections budget in 2019

The library’s collection is at the heart of its mission. Our robust collection provides access to a variety of resources to support NYULH’s core mission areas – research, education, and patient care.

Service Tickets

Chart showing allocations of support tickets per type of support

Approximately 3,000 tickets were received and responded to last year. Patrons contact the library for a variety of support, as illustrated in the above chart.

Our Collection

  • 285,213 eBooks
  • 15,250 eJournals
  • 10,448 Print Books
  • 186 Databases

  • 16,996 Items loaned to other institutions
  • 9,070 Items delivered to patrons

Data Catalog
  • 29,552 Pageviews
  • 6,587 Users
  • 95 Records Added

Archives
  • 12,762 Archival materials digitized
  • 7,200 Pageviews
  • 77 Requests for historical information
  • 22 Historical research projects

Faculty Bibliography
  • 30,245 Publications added
  • 1,303 Faculty added
  • 160 Reports provided (incl. promotion and tenure reports)

Engagement
  • 522,945 Library pageviews
  • 4,232 Education session attendees
  • 449 Consultations with Liaisons
  • 251 Education sessions taught

Innovation