History of the Library Table of Contents - History of the
Library - Major Benefactors - Governance and Admistration -
Other Northwestern Libraries Northwestern University,
established in 1851, is one of the leading private research
universities of the United States, with an annual budget of more
than $1 billion, an enrollment of approximately 15,800 full-time
and part-time students, and a staff of 5,700 (2002). Its eleven
schools and colleges are located on two attractive campuses
along the shores of Lake Michigan, in Evanston and Chicago.
Northwestern’s libraries hold over 4,100,000 volumes, with a
total annual budget exceeding $22,000,000 and a dedicated
endowment of over $70,000,000 (2000-2001). With collections of
international standing in Music, Transportation, and African
Studies, Northwestern’s libraries have historically also been at
the forefront of innovation in library technology—NOTIS was
created at Northwestern in the 1960s and 70s—and advanced user
services, e.g. electronic reserves. On May 30,