Langsam Library -- Then and Now
Association of Research Libraries Rankings (Includes all of University Libraries plus the Law and UC Medical Center libraries)
- 1978 86
- 2003 47
Volumes held: University Libraries
- 1978 1,217,245
- 2001/2002 2,320,408
Volumes Held: Langsam Library
- 1978 650,000
- 2001/2002 Over one million
Interlibrary loans to other libraries
UC is one of the founders of the Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK), which provides Internet access to Ohios college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio.
- 1978 12,220
- 2001/2002 70,384
Public computers at Langsam Library
- 1978 0
- 2003 200
Library Space
- Langsam Library: 216,000 sq. ft., or five acres
- The former main library (Blegen): 93,000 sq. ft.
Top 10 books, UC Libraries
1. Pathologic Basis of Disease
2. Nursing Theorists and Their Work
3. Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States
4. Luckmann and Sorensens Medical-Surgical Nursing: A Psychological Approach
5. The War of the Flea: A Study of Guerilla Warfare Theory and Practice
6. Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine
7. Music Reference and Research Materials
8. The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs and Biologicals
9. Medical Microbiology and Immunology
10. Introduction to Algorithms
Top 10 videos, UC Libraries
1. The Gods Must Be Crazy
2. Daphnis and Chloe
3. Blade Runner
4. Schindlers List
5. Taxi Driver
6. Forrest Gump
7. Casablanca
8. Independence Day
9. Saving Private Ryan
10. The Insider
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