About RIT Libraries

The RIT Libraries collections, Fall 2026

  • 270,000 print books (~111,000 in Wallace Library, and ~159,000 items in Offsite Collections)
  • 105,000+ electronic journal subscriptions
  • 4,000 print journal titles, with approximately 300 current circulating serials titles
  • 42,850+ bound journal volumes in Offsite Collections, and 16,500+ in Wallace Library
  • 1,312,000+ electronic books
  • 230+ databases

Vision & Mission Statement

Vision
RIT Libraries advances knowledge, sparks creativity, connects communities, and amplifies impact.

Mission
RIT Libraries fosters discovery, innovation, and impact by connecting our community with the knowledge, resources, expertise, and experiences needed to succeed.

 

RIT Libraries Values

At RIT Libraries, we believe:

  • Opportunity begins with ACCESS. We lower barriers to knowledge and expertise so that everyone we serve can learn, create, and innovate.
  • Connection builds COMMUNITY. We cultivate welcoming spaces, forge collaborative partnerships, and design services and experiences that help our community thrive.
  • Accountability guides STEWARDSHIP. We care for our collections, resources, spaces, and people to ensure lasting value and impact.
  • Curiosity drives INNOVATION. We seek out new ideas and approaches that help us navigate change, solve problems, and reimagine what is possible.

Faculty & Student Newsletters

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Annual Reports

2021 RIT Libraries Annual Report (PDF)

2020

  • Coronavirus Response: When RIT Libraries' physical location closed during Spring 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, our services and resources remained available and in high demand. Here's how we responded. (Video)
  • 2020 RIT Press Annual Report (PDF)

2019

2018

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