Most recent data available: 2018/19 Update frequency: Annually Next update: TBD
Definition
Volumes in Library as defined by ARL (Association of Research Libraries) as a single physical unit of any printed, typewritten, handwritten, mimeographed, or processed work which is typically the unit used to charge circulation transactions.
A comparison of the U15 Institutions and Tri-University Group (TUG) - TUG is a centralized library system that provides access to the library holdings of three local institutions (University of Waterloo, University of Guelph, and Wilfrid Laurier University)
Data Sources
- Data source for U15 library holdings: Association of Research Libraries (ARL)
- Tri-University Group totals from PowerPlay reports
Inclusions and Exclusions
Exclusions: electronic serials, microforms, maps, non-print materials, and uncatalogued items.
Revisions
2011/12 - No holdings reported for the University of Alberta.
Prior to 2012/13, the source for the holdings data was the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL). Starting in 2013/14, the data source changed to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL).
The 2012/13 number for Laval was revised to 5,315,812 as per the 2013/14 ARL report.
2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, and 2018/19 - No holdings reported for the University of Montréal.