Case Study: The University of Scranton frees up library space and protects valuable books with Iron Mountain

The University of Scranton frees space for 10,000 books with Iron Mountain

The University of Scranton, a private Catholic Jesuit university, faced a significant space constraint in its library. With nearly 330,000 volumes and an annual addition of 2,000 to 3,000 new books, the library's stacks were full, making it challenging to manage the collection. The university needed a solution to free up space while ensuring the protected and accessible storage of its valuable materials, leading them to partner with Iron Mountain.

Iron Mountain provided a secure, climate-controlled off-site storage facility for the university's library collection. The solution included a transparent process for faculty to select which volumes were sent off-site and a reliable retrieval system. This partnership with Iron Mountain freed up space for 10,000 more books on campus. Faculty and students can now request books online, which are delivered to the library's circulation desk within 24 hours, ensuring continuous access to knowledge.

The University of Scranton