Facts & Figures of Research Libraries (subscription required)

The Chronicle of Higher Education, released Holdings of University Research Libraries in U.S. and Canada, 2002-3 (on April 30). Since the rest of the world only recognizes Oklahoma as having two universities I present to you the following information on OU and OSU.

University of Oklahoma:
# of Books in Library= 4,427,670
Volumes added= 70,097
Current Magazine/Journal Subscriptions= 27,423
Total Expenditure= $15,260,864
Permanent Staff= 150
2002-2003 Rank= 57
1997-1998 Rank= 60

Oklahoma State University.:
# of Books in Library= 2,470,138
Volumes added= 68,190
Current Magazine/Journal Subscriptions= 23,806
Total Expenditure= $11,046,332
Permanent Staff= 136
2002-2003 Rank= 95
1997-98 Rank= 93

Of course for more information on the other fabulous Academic Libraries in Oklahoma you can visit NCES Section on Academic Libraries for more info.