HMS oversees the financial structure of the library. Today, Countway houses more than 500,000 volumes, making it one of the largest medical libraries in the world. The Rare Books and Special Collections department offers scholars a plethora of original documents dating to the 16th century. The library serves an average of 1,000 users each day, said Messerle. At any point in time, a library is a great leveler.
Deans can meet students in the stacks.
Everyone comes in equally.