* The figure for monographs is based on the number of records in the relevant catalogues. This figure includes an estimate of items covered by card catalogues. ** The figure for serials titles is based on the number of records in the relevant catalogues. Changes of title are therefore counted as separate titles. This figure includes an estimate of items covered by card catalogues. *** The archives of the India Office (1858-1947) and its predecessors, including the East India Company (1600-1858). **** New reports in microform have not been received in 2013/14 as the subscription for this content has not been renewed.
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Collection holdings of the British Library (UK) 2013-2014, by type
This statistic displays the collection of holdings of the British Library in the United Kingdom by type, as of . The British Library held roughly **** million monographs as of and thousand manuscripts (single and volumes).
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British Library. (July 17, 2014). Collection holdings of the British Library in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2012/13 and 2013/14, by type (in 1,000 items) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/296543/collection-holdings-of-the-british-library-by-type-2013/
British Library. "Collection holdings of the British Library in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2012/13 and 2013/14, by type (in 1,000 items)." Chart. July 17, 2014. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 05, 2026. /statistics/296543/collection-holdings-of-the-british-library-by-type-2013/
British Library. (2014). Collection holdings of the British Library in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2012/13 and 2013/14, by type (in 1,000 items). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 05, 2026. /statistics/296543/collection-holdings-of-the-british-library-by-type-2013/
British Library. "Collection Holdings of The British Library in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2012/13 and 2013/14, by Type (in 1,000 Items)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 17 Jul 2014, /statistics/296543/collection-holdings-of-the-british-library-by-type-2013/
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Collection holdings of the British Library in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2012/13 and 2013/14, by type (in 1,000 items) [Graph], British Library, July 17, 2014. [Online]. Available: /statistics/296543/collection-holdings-of-the-british-library-by-type-2013/
