The university library in Yunnan University of Finance & Economics is regarded as one of the key resources of economic information and documents. The total floor area of the libraries of three campuses has reached 33,133 square meters (including the old library, new library and library in West North and South campuses). The library hosts a collection of 1.4 million volumes, of which 70% are related to economics and management. The Library has access to eleven databases providing virtual resources and also provides over 3000 seats.
　　The new library, which was put into use in 2005 covers a floor area over 20,000 square meters. It provides one multi-fictional electronic reading room, seven Chinese book reading areas, two Chinese periodicals reading rooms, one foreign language book reading room and one English and Chinese newspaper reading room. The library has also set up two research rooms hosting 30 seats for researchers and one individual study room hosting 300 seats for the students. In general, the new library offers 1,850 seats and opens for 98 hours each week.
　　By utilizing automated catalog system and an open-shelf system, the University Library aims to turn itself into an open, multi-functional, digitized, network-based, state of the art facility. The University Library is distinct in its diverse collection of volumes in the fields of finance, management, and law. Its holdings are searchable via the University Library’s electronic catalog system, an online portal, and a full-service reference desk. With a stunning appearance, a friendly environment, efficiently managed systems, and an abundant collection, the newly built library building is committed to facilitate academic studies and researches.