Zach S. Henderson Library

Mission Statement & Size

MISSION: Zach S. Henderson Library supports Georgia Southern University by providing access to information, collections, and services designed to meet the scholarly needs of the University and the general public. The Library promotes independent lifelong learning, employs a learner-centered service ethic, and ensures a comfortable and secure study environment. Henderson Library Rendering


SIZE OF THE LIBRARY: (Note: All data are for the FY09 fiscal year and are current as of June 30, 2009.)

  • 607,542 - Volumes of cataloged books and bound periodicals
  • 748,706 - Government documents
  • 2,389 - Print serial subscriptions
  • 46,711 - Electronic journals and related resources
  • 347 - Electronic databases
  • 895,643 - Units of microform
  • 29,429 - Titles of film and video materials
  • 94,233 - General and Reserve circulation transactions
  • 7,247 - Interlibrary loans provided to other libraries
  • 3,444 - GIL Express loans to other libraries
  • 6,312 - GIL Express books borrowed from other libraries
  • 3,954 - Interlibrary loans received from other libraries
  • 1,188,754 - Visitors to Library web pages
  • 1,396,896 - Electronic database searches
  • 625,308 - Visitors to Library, September 2008 - June 30, 2009
  • 143 - Public service hours during typical academic semester week
  • 18 - Library faculty (EFT)
  • 35.5 - Library Staff members (EFT)

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    Last updated 7/27/09.