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For Friends and Benefactors of KU Libraries

Latest news, events and publications

Far Above: The Campaign for Kansas has launched. Learn about our vision for KU Libraries.

Congratulations and thank you to our 47 graduating library student workers.

Our 2011 annual report and the Spring 2012 issue of Annotations are available online.

Snyder Book Collecting Contest 2012 winners announced

"Don't throw it away! It might be history!" Preserving Your Family History Workshop in Watson Library on June 2.

Adopt-a-Journal giving opportunity

Adopt a Journal at KU Libraries is a giving opportunity established in 2011, which enables donors to underwrite subscriptions to high-quality journals and research databases that are essential to the research done at the University of Kansas. (More...)

NEH awards $70,939 to KU Libraries for cataloging and digitizing John Gould bird illustrations

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will provide $70,939 to the University of Kansas Libraries for cataloging and digitizing scientific illustrations from the collection of John Gould (1804-1881), a notable nineteenth-century British publisher of illustrated bird books. (More...)

Thank you, Vosper Donors

A Message from the Dean

As dean of KU Libraries, I see firsthand the pride and prestige associated with this great university, due in large part to the unparalleled support of its advocates. Libraries are the heart of a university, and patrons and friends are the heart of a library. Since I joined the KU Libraries family, I have been delighted to see a growing interest in our endeavors. (More...)

Introducing the Vosper Giving Society

Named for celebrated librarian and former director of KU Libraries Robert Vosper (1913-1994), the Vosper Society honors those who demonstrate interest in and support for KU Libraries’ purpose, vision and potential as an essential partner to scholarship at KU and beyond. (More...)

KU Libraries Annual Reports

• NEW! 2011 Report (online)
• 2010 (PDF)
• 2009 (PDF)
• 2008 (PDF)

Supporting the Libraries

A strong library system means a strong university. Your gift to KU Libraries impacts people and programs throughout the campus. (More...)

Board of Advocates

The KU Libraries Board of Advocates serve as the chief volunteer group of KU Libraries. As advisors to the Dean, its members provide human and financial resources necessary to promote and achieve the mission and vision of KU Libraries. (More...)

Upcoming Events
www.lib.ku.edu/events

Join KU Libraries for a suite of events during the fall semester. From a Homecoming brunch with the best view on campus to a popcorn and soda during KU’s Family Day, there’s something for everyone. (More...)

View photos from past events

Bibliophile
www.lib.ku.edu/bibliophile

Read current and past issues of the University of Kansas Libraries publication for friends and benefactors

News and Announcements
www.lib.ku.edu/news

Check out recent news items about KU Libraries, its program and services.