In the University Libraries Collections by Year

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Library staff bring library services and resources to students, faculty, staff and the community in a variety of ways, including lending books and other materials, providing access to thousands of electronic journals, sourcing articles and books from libraries internationally, answering basic information questions and in-depth research questions, and sharing library and special collections via workshops and events.

This dashboard provides count and usage statistics for library collections on an annual basis.

Library Collection Counts

In addition to the hundreds of thousands of physical books, journal, and media in the Dunbar Library, University Libraries staff also purchase eBooks, eJournals, and eMedia which are available to students, faculty, and staff on-demand both on-campus and off-campus. Materials in the library collections are selected to support Wright State programs and initiatives.

Library Collection Usage (Physical)

Students, faculty, staff, and others borrow materials from the University Libraries, including books, journals, media, games/kits, equipment, and more.

Library Collection Usage (Electronic)

Our electronic collections are available via the University Libraries' website as well as various vendor and publisher sites. Starting your research at the Libraries' website ensures access via Wright State's single sign-on system, giving on-campus and off-campus users the same access.

Library Collections Usage (Digital)

Digital Collections in CORE Scholar include the scholarly output of faculty, staff, and students as well as local, regional, and Wright State University heritage material. CORE Scholar provides open access and worldwide exposure to Wright State’s unique research and collections.

Interlibrary Loans

If research materials are not available in the University Libraries' collections or in OhioLINK, library staff can borrow materials from other libraries worldwide. In addition, Dunbar Library materials are shared with other libraries worldwide.