UAA/APU Consortium Library

The UAA/APU Consortium Library is a joint library serving the University of Alaska Anchorage and Alaska Pacific University, established in 1973 and refurbished in 2004.[1] According to self-reported statistics from 2016, the library has approximately 728,000 volumes on site and averages 12,000 visitors per week during the academic year.[2] The library has the furthest north permanent Foucault pendulum in North America.[3]

The library houses special collections, such as the Alaska Resources Library and Information Services (commonly known as ARLIS[4]) and a large archive dedicated to preserving Alaskan history and the history of the Pacific Northwest.[5] The archives also retain materials related to celebrations of historical events in Alaska, such as the centennial celebration of the naming of Mt. McKinley (now known as Denali).[6]

References

  1. ↑ Brannon, Page. "How many years has the library been open?". Consortium Library. UAA/APU Consortium Library. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "About the Library - Statistics". Consortium Library. UAA/APU Consortium Library. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "UAA Consortium Library - Foucault Pendulums". Waymarking.com. Waymarking. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  4. ↑ Caldwell, Suzanna (28 September 2016). "Need a wolf fur? A puffin pelt? All you need is a library card and a visit to the ARLIS library". ADN. Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  5. ↑ "About Us - Archives and Special Collections". Archives and Special Collections. UAA/APU Consortium Library. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  6. ↑ Besl, Joseph (17 September 2017). "Denali National Park: Three stories, 100 years". The Cordova Times. Retrieved 24 April 2018.

Coordinates: 61°11′26″N 149°49′03″W / 61.19056°N 149.81750°W / 61.19056; -149.81750


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