The Library plays an important part in building FIT's reputation for excellence. Our
unique collections and primary research materials attract scholars, journalists, manufacturers,
retailers and designers from around the world. As a library specializing in fashion
and its related industries, the FIT library is one of only a dozen comparable institutions
in the world.
Library Facts and Figures
as of 2017-18 Academic Year
Materials and Resources
| Resource |
Count |
| Physical Books/Periodicals |
161,000 |
| Book Titles |
116,000 |
| E-Books |
7,500 |
| Active Print Journal Subscriptions |
450 |
| Databases |
157 |
| Digital Images (FITDIL) |
115,000 |
| Forecast & Trend Resources (digital and print) |
12 |
| Audiovisual Materials |
18,000 |
Library Services: Circulation and Interlibrary Loan
| Type |
Count |
| Total Circulation Transactions |
26,200 |
| Reserve Transactions |
n/a |
| Total Interlibrary Loan Transactions |
3,160 |
| - Items Loaned to Other Libraries |
1,580 |
| - Items Borrowed from Other Libraries |
1,580 |
Library Services: Research and Information
| Type |
Count |
| Research Consultations |
60 |
| Ask the Library (virtual) |
520 |
| Research Desk Assistance (in person) |
11,200 |
| Orientations & Instructional Classes |
280 |
| Total Student Attendance |
6,900 |
| Visitors (non FIT researchers) |
2,052 |
Library Employees
| Type |
Count |
| Library Faculty (Librarians) |
18 |
| - FT Librarians / Adjunct Librarians |
11 / 10 |
| Total Library Personnel |
50 |
Library Space (Public)
| Type |
Count |
| Open Hours per Week |
94 |
| Typical Gate Count (Foot traffic) |
5,350 |
| Seats (individual pieces) |
209 |
| Study Carrels |
77 |
| Linear Feet of Shelving |
45,800 |
| Library Instruction Classrooms |
3 |
| Group Study Room |
1 |
| Quiet Study Room |
2 |
Technology Resources: Spaces and Equipment
| Type |
Count |
| One-Search - Library Online Catalog terminals |
4 |
| Photocopiers (b/w and Color) |
3 |
| Mac Workstations |
48 |
| PC Workstations |
91 |
| Student Printing: Print-release Station + Printer combo |
4 |
| Book-Scan Stations |
6 |
| Flatbed Scanners |
9 |
| ADA Equipped Workstations |
2 |
| Space: Maker-Minds Space |
1 |
» Library Computer Labs
Library Budget
| Type |
Count |
| Library Resources |
$337,000 |
| Personnel Services |
$3,206,300 |
| Other than Personnel Services |
$56,500 |
