Library Statistics
The Library plays an important part in building FIT's reputation for excellence. Our unique collections and primary research materials attract scholars, journalists, manufacturers, retailers and designers from around the world. As a library specializing in fashion and its related industries, the FIT library is one of only a dozen comparable institutions in the world.
Library Facts and Figures
as of 2017-18 Academic Year
Resource | Count |
---|---|
Physical Books/Periodicals | 161,000 |
Book Titles | 116,000 |
E-Books | 7,500 |
Active Print Journal Subscriptions | 450 |
Databases | 157 |
Digital Images (FITDIL) | 115,000 |
Forecast & Trend Resources (digital and print) | 12 |
Audiovisual Materials | 18,000 |
Type | Count |
---|---|
Total Circulation Transactions | 26,200 |
Reserve Transactions | n/a |
Total Interlibrary Loan Transactions | 3,160 |
- Items Loaned to Other Libraries | 1,580 |
- Items Borrowed from Other Libraries | 1,580 |
Type | Count |
---|---|
Research Consultations | 60 |
Ask the Library (virtual) | 520 |
Research Desk Assistance (in person) | 11,200 |
Orientations & Instructional Classes | 280 |
Total Student Attendance | 6,900 |
Visitors (non FIT researchers) | 2,052 |
Type | Count |
---|---|
Library Faculty (Librarians) | 18 |
- FT Librarians / Adjunct Librarians | 11 / 10 |
Total Library Personnel | 50 |
Type | Count |
---|---|
Open Hours per Week | 94 |
Typical Gate Count (Foot traffic) | 5,350 |
Seats (individual pieces) | 209 |
Study Carrels | 77 |
Linear Feet of Shelving | 45,800 |
Library Instruction Classrooms | 3 |
Group Study Room | 1 |
Quiet Study Room | 2 |
Type | Count |
---|---|
One-Search - Library Online Catalog terminals | 4 |
Photocopiers (b/w and Color) | 3 |
Mac Workstations | 48 |
PC Workstations | 91 |
Student Printing: Print-release Station + Printer combo | 4 |
Book-Scan Stations | 6 |
Flatbed Scanners | 9 |
ADA Equipped Workstations | 2 |
Space: Maker-Minds Space | 1 |
Type | Count |
---|---|
Library Resources | $337,000 |
Personnel Services | $3,206,300 |
Other than Personnel Services | $56,500 |