ACRL Peer Comparison for University of Rhode Island Libraries, 2006-2010

Authors

Andree J. Rathemacher, University of Rhode Island LibraryFollow

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

10-24-2011

Abstract

Comparison of the University of Rhode Island Libraries with peer institutions (as defined by the University's Office of Institutional Research). Data used are from the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Statistical Survey from the years 2006-2010. Metrics compared are: total library expenditures, total library materials expenditures, current serials expenditures, monographs expenditures, current serial subscriptions, number of monographic volumes purchased, salaries & wages professional staff, salaries & wages support staff, professional staff (fte), support staff (fte), and total library materials resource expenditures per student FTE.