During this period, the number of potential users increased by approximately 11%, largely due to rising numbers of current students and alumni, including those belonging to the Alumni Association. IE Library’s collection also expanded by approximately 15%, with this growth being focused primarily in the area of electronic rather than printed materials, in accordance with policy laid out by the Business School.
Growth in the digital era
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