BU books by the numbers

Boston University holds 2.4 million volumes in its 23 libraries and collections.

March 1, 2006

Boston University has 23 libraries and special collections; 2.4 million volumes; 34,214 periodicals, and 4.5 million microform units. Fun fact courtesy of the Boston University Info Center.

BU books by the numbers

Boston University holds 2.4 million volumes in its 23 libraries and collections.

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