Giving to the Libraries
The Libraries’ Challenge Today
In light of the goal set by Chancellor John A. White of increasing enrollment
to 22,500 students by 2010, while strengthening research and instructional
support for undergraduate, Honors, and graduate programs, the UA Libraries
must look more and more to the private sector to fulfill the Libraries’
mission of meeting the needs of academic programs on campus and
of reaching our goal of becoming a nationally competitive research library.
Gifts can make all the difference between an adequate library and an
excellent one.
Growth Through the Years
The library has evolved over the years from a very small collection of under 4,000 volumes on the second floor of Old Main—with only a student librarian in charge—to the five full-service research libraries on campus today. Read more . . .
The Importance of Giving
Carolyn
Allen, Dean of Libraries, says, “A nationally competitive research
university must have resources available to students and faculty that
will give them an academic edge. The generosity and vision of
private donors are a tremendous support in providing information—whether
in print or through electronic databases—for students and faculty
today and for future generations.
Despite numerous advances in collections and services in our Libraries in recent years (see Annual Reports), we must continue to acquire more resources and provide more services to make our university truly competitive with our peers. When students and faculty are deliberating whether or not to come to the University of Arkansas, a key factor in that decision will be whether or not the University will be able to provide the library resources they need to support their research interests.”
The Libraries and the Campaign for the 21st Century
The Libraries benefited greatly from the Campaign for the 21st Century, raising more than $39 million in pledges and endowments. Read more . . .
Kinds of Giving
There are several kinds of gifts that can benefit the University Libraries, including a cash gift, a gift in kind, or an endowed gift. More details. . .
To see a more general list and description of the various kinds of giving, please read the University’s Guide to Giving (PDF).
What Your Gift Can Do
Donor gifts and endowments can enable the Libraries to augment funding for:
- General library needs
- Collections (including electronic resources)
- Services
- Programs
- Endowed chairs
- Internships & residencies
- Personnel & staff development
- Technological equipment
These resources will ensure the University’s position as a nationally competitive, student-centered, research university serving Arkansas and the world.
Whom to Contact
When you make your tax-deductible gift to the University Libraries, it will be put to immediate use providing the necessary educational resources for students, faculty, and the community. For additional information about individual cash donations, endowments, and planned estate giving, contact:
Benjamin K. Carter
Director of Development
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Ave.
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-4002
(479) 575-6455
E-mail: bcarter@uark.edu
For additional information about donating book collections and original or rare materials, contact:
Judy Ganson
Director for Collection Management Services & Systems
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Ave.
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-4002
(479) 575-2130
E-mail: jganson@uark.edu
For additional information about donating materials to the archives and Arkansas collection in Special Collections, see http://libinfo.uark.edu/specialcollections/gifts/ or contact:
Tom W. Dillard
Head of Special Collections
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72701-4002
(479) 575-5577
E-mail: tdillar@uark.edu
