About RIT Libraries
The Wallace Library Collections, Fall 2023
- over 111,000 print books in Wallace and over 171,000 items in BLG 99 storage
- over 98,000 electronic journal subscriptions
- over 300 print journal titles
- over 42,000 bound journal volumes in our offsite storage and over 11,000 bound journal volumes in Wallace Library.
- more than 550,000 electronic books
- 230+ databases
Vision & Mission Statement
Vision
RIT Libraries advances knowledge, sparks creativity, and connects communities.
Mission
RIT Libraries develops its collections and staff in support of the teaching and research activities of the university through innovative tools, processes, and partnerships for equitable access to information and scholarship.
RIT Libraries Values
Access
We believe all library resources - regardless of technology, format, or methods of delivery - should be readily and equitably accessible to all library users. We strive to make RIT scholarship and creativity available to the widest possible audience.
Collaboration
We invest in sustained and intentional partnerships both within and outside RIT that advance education, research, and creativity.
Community
We actively foster a welcoming environment where people can satisfy their curiosity, connect with others, and pursue their passions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
We strive to empower full participation in RIT's learning community by maintaining an environment of openness, dignity, and respect for all people and perspectives; building inclusive collections; and cultivating a diverse staff.
Stewardship and Preservation
We thoughtfully curate, manage, and preserve our physical and digital collections for current and future use.
Faculty & Student Newsletters
Archive of Previous Faculty and Student Newsletters
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
- 2018 RIT Libraries Annual Report (PDF)
- 2018 RIT Libraries Annual Report Highlights (Interactive)
- 2018 RIT Press Annual Report (PDF)