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Library details: McFarland Library is an Academic library.
This library is affiliated with Southwest Minnesota State University (view map)
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The collection of the library contains 213,641 volumes. The library circulates 5,960 items per year. The library serves a population of 4,188 FTE Enrollment.
Other Info: Library is managed by a Department Chair reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts, Letters and Sciences.
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Administration: The director of the library is Pam Gladis .
Organizational structure: The library is part of a publicly-funded organization. It operates on a Non-profit financial model.
Academic Level: The library Serves an educational institution at the University level. The Carnegie Foundation designates this institution as: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs (level 19).
| Statistics Academic | ||
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4,188 | FTE Students |
| Collection size | 213,641 | volumes |
| Annual Circulation | 5,960 | transactions |
Wireless: The library offers wireless access to the Internet.
| Technology Profile | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Year Contracted | |
| Current Automation System | Alma | 2017 |
| Previous Automation System | ALEPH 500 | 2005 |
| Previous Automation System | PALS | 1985 |
| Discovery Service (w/index) | Ex Libris CDI | 2017 |
| Previous Discovery Index | Summon | 2013 |
| Discovery Interface | Primo | 2017 |
| Electronic Resource Management | CUFTS ERM | |
| Item ID Type | Barcode | |
| The library participates in the shared automation system provided by the MnPALS (view map) | ||
| The library's automation system is hosted by the vendor through an Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) arrangement. | ||
Automation Survey: We are conducting a study on the automation systems used in libraries. This survey should be completed by a person familiar with your libraries use of Alma.
| Identifiers | |
|---|---|
| libraries.org ID | 3754 |
| OCLC Symbol | MNV |
| NCES LIBID | 175078 |
Record History: This listing was created on Mar 18, 1999 and was last modified on Nov 22, 2024.
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