in the rest of the world £42k would be pretty weak for a library, esp when most books worth having are £20-50 per piece*
*sorry just bit bitter about paying out for 6 books at £45 a crack for uni, just to discover I'm on the wrong course doing the wrong modules and I@m gonna have to buy another 3
i never bought a single book at uni, i used the library instead, just do your assignments before everyone else to beat the rush and reserve the books well in advance. while you're there make use of the journals.