W.E.B. DuBois by the numbers

In 2006:

108,882
number of E-books

20,883
questions answered at the Learning Commons and Technical Support desk

101,486
number of maps in the Map Collection

1,924
number of additional hours Du Bois Library was open vs. 2005

164
number of computers in Learning Commons

400
number of ports for laptop access

12
new staff members

4
number of Cell Zone phone booths

5.9 million
number of items ranging from books to musical recordings

606,186
library visitors in 2005

928,524
library visitors in 2006

1,5000,000
estimated library visitors in 2007

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PREREQUISITE W.E.B DuBois By The Numbers W.E.B. DuBois Library numbers compiled by Leslie Schaler ByLeslie Schaler In 2006: 108,882 number of E-books 20,883 questions answered at the Learning Commons and Technical Support desk 101,486 number of maps in the Map Collection 1,924 number of additional hours Du Bois Library was open vs. 2005 164 number of computers in Learning Commons 400 number of ports for laptop access 12 new staff members 4 number of Cell Zone phone booths 5.9 million number of items ranging from books to musical recordings 606,186 library visitors in 2005 928,524 library visitors in 2006 1,5000,000 estimated library visitors in 2007	More stories Pack Your Sand Wedge A golf tournament in Kabul raises money for war orphans. 250 Plan The Amherst 250 Plan is rebuilding and rebalancing the faculty by investing in key programs to advance campus teaching and research. In each issue we introduce you to some of the newest members of the UMass Amherst faculty. Plugged In With an information technology minor, students have a leg up in the wired marketplace. W.E.B. DuBois by the Numbers W.E.B. DuBois Library numbers compiled by Leslie Schaler. Scientist, Advisor, Mentor, Friend W. Brian O'Connor recognized for 40 years of service. The Voice WFCR senior producer and local host of National Public Radio's "Morning Edition," Bob Paquette ’77 has resonated with listeners since 1991. Safer Travels New portable seat belts honor a young explorer whose life was cut short. A Breath of Fresh Air A pollution-control expert reflects on the long arc of environmental change. Art Lab The University Gallery as teaching museum. Sam-I-Am Sam the Minuteman reveals his identity as he prepares to graduate.	Home Features Class Notes Inbox Books Alumni Association News Foundation News Zip 01003 Archives Advertise Contact Us Masthead Make a Gift Online


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