Library Statistics
UWO Libraries
Electronic Information
Full Text databases, electronic journal collections and electronic books
- 103,275 serials/e-journals
- 204,464 ebooks
- 64,589 streaming videos
- 245 databases
Online Resources
- Search@UW allows users to search over 13 million items in the UW System, request them instantly, and then the item is delivered to Polk Library for pick-up.
- Accounts allows access to online holds, recalls, renewals, Interlibrary loan and more!
Traditional Print Collections
- 393,435 books
- 25,356 Educational Materials Center (EMC) materials
- 96,046 bound periodical volumes
- 1.4 million microforms
- 16,830 multimedia titles
- 34,000 maps
- 2,400 linear feet of archival material
Library Services
- During a typical week, 12,000 people enter Polk Library, which is open 101 hours.
- Over 120,000 books and other materials circulate each year.
- Over 6,000 materials loaned through the library's Interlibrary Loan service.
- In-person and chat reference service available.
- Library Instruction to approximately 478 classes per year – including hands-on instruction.
- UW Oshkosh Libraries News keeps the campus informed and up-to-date regarding changes in library services and resources, activities of library staff and major trends impacting academic libraries in Wisconsin and around the world.