Library Resources in General

1. Size and scope of the collections

• 25 libraries and collections on three campuses
• 190 online indexes and databases, hundreds more on CD-ROM
• 3.5 million volumes, plus 2.5 million Government documents
• Among the 30 largest collections in the nation
• For further details, look at Library Facts and Figures

2. Number and diversity of librarians

• 80 librarians, many with advanced degrees
• More than a dozen languages spoken and read
• Subject specializations ranging from African Studies to Women's Studies as reflected in our Research Guides e.g.:
  • Botany and Plant Systematics
  • Environmental Studies Resources
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences

3. Access points

• World Wide Web [http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu]
• Phone numbers listed by library
• Hours and Directions