Library

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

Inclusions: Includes monographs, serial bound volumes, government documents, e-book units and electronic theses.

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.