April 2009 Archives

Question: How many buildings does Princeton University consist of?

Answer:

This question comes up frequently. In this case, the context and research purpose are as important as the question. What does the patron consider a building? Buildings on the main campus, on the Forrestal Campus, or buildings that the University owns in general?

Because of these qualifiers, there is significant discrepancy among published numbers.

Mudd’s own FAQ page gives 324 as of 2000; the Princeton Weekly Bulletin states 160 (on campus) and 220 (off campus) for 2004; and the Princeton Profile (http://www.princeton.edu/profile/) lists 180 as of 2009.

These discrepancies can be explained by two main factors: 1) change over time and 2) counting methods.

Summer Student Workers Sought

If you would like to work with historical documents while learning more about Princeton history and public policy, this job is for you.

The Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library is now hiring for full-time summer positions (36.25 hours per week) at $11.35/hour.

Applicants must be currently enrolled Princeton University Students, and should possess a strong attention to detail, work independently, quickly, and reliably, as well as demonstrate care for fragile items.

Contact us via the following methods to learn more.

Phone: 609.258.6345

Fax: 609.258.3385

E-mail: lutz@princeton.edu