UMGC Library by the Numbers

UMGC’s extensive online library supports the educational mission of the university by providing students, faculty, and staff with a variety of modern resources.

107+
Research Databases
There are more than 107 research databases searchable through UMGC Library’s OneSearch.
Source: UMGC institutional data
10M
Books Available
UMGC provides access to approximately 10 million books through the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions Library Consortium.
Source: UMGC institutional data
866K+
Database Uses
Students, faculty, and staff accessed our robust databases more than 866,000 times in 2014.
Source: UMGC institutional data
I don’t think there was ever a moment where I felt unprepared in regard to the resources provided by UMGC. I always felt like there was always some sort of access. UMGC has a really nice online library portal where I had a lot of access to documentation and books and online resources.

Deshauna B., U.S. Army Reserve BS in Information Systems Management

 

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Discover how UMGC was started and learn about its milestones over the years.