Library Statistics of Colleges and Universities in the Pacific Northwest: 1982-83

This 1982-83 statistical survey of libraries at four-year colleges and universities, two-year colleges, law libraries and miscellaneous academic institutions in the Pacific Northwest provides relevant data for comparison and inventory purposes. A total of 129 institutions responded to the questionnaire which was administered by the Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA). Data tables, divided by type of institution, include but are not limited to the following topics: (1) rank by collection size; (2) volumes held as of June 1983; (3) volumes per full time student; (4) growth rate; (5) total microform units; (6) audiovisual units (broken into categories); (7) government documents; (8) number of items borrowed; (9) current serials; (10) total library operating expense; (11) professional staff; (12) non-professional, non-student staff; (13) number of male/female professional staff; and (14) number of hours in professional work week. Appendices include average beginning librarian salaries; average salaries of library directors; number of male and female professionals; survey instrument and explanatory document; and an index to respondents.