Facts and Figures

The Library Building

The Health Sciences Library moved to its new quarters, the Library Addition to Weiskotten Hall, in December 1995. The four story building, comprising 70,000 total square feet (48,000 square feet of usable net floor space), was designed by Einhorn, Yaffe, and Prescott of Albany, New York. Features of the building include an atrium entrance, moveable compact shelving, and built-in network access on every floor.

History of the Health Sciences Library

Library Policies

The primary clientele of the Health Sciences Library are the students, faculty and staff at Upstate Medical University. However, most areas of the Library are open to students from other institutions and to members of the public, who may use its resources on site. For more specific information on policies, consult Library Services under the appropriate category, e.g., Circulation and Borrowing.

Collection Statistics

Books:

76,554 titles

Bound Journals:

146,002 volumes

Journal Titles Currently Received:

805 (print)
28,028 (electronic)

Audiovisuals and Multimedia:

5,695

(Updated March 2006)