Information for Friends/Alums

Welcome, Friends

The links on the left direct you to more information about the friends, ways to give to the library, our library newsletter, and library exhibits.

Purpose

• Encourage gifts, endowments & bequests to strengthen the Library.
• Support the services, collections, facilities and activities of the University Library.
• Solicit the donation of appropriate materials for the Library's collections
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• Promote knowledge of, and interest in the Library.
• Sponsor activities and events that promote the Library's collections & resources.
• Promote the relationship between the University, its Library, and the community
• For more information, see why the friends exist

Contact

For more information about the Friends of the Library contact
Gloria Rhodes - Acting Director of Development
Telephone: (619) 594-1169
Email: grhodes@mail.sdsu.edu

Use and Borrowing Privileges

Although anyone may visit the Library and make use of our materials and databases, there are limits to who may borrow materials and access databases from off campus.

• Quick guide to SDSU Library privileges
• Infodome User Policy
• Remote Access to Databases
• Alumni Library Privileges

Additional Links for Community Patrons

• Directions to the library
• Library hours
• Special Collections and University Archives

Why the friends exist

The generosity of our users and friends plays a vital role in maintaining the exellent service we provide to students, faculty, and community members. There are many opportunities to invest in the SDSU Library. Gifts may be directed to a specific program or need in the Library (e.g., Special Collections, new technology, collection development for a specific academic discipline) or gifts may be unrestricted, thus enabling the Library to use the funds in the areas of greatest need. These gifts may be monetary, or they can be donations of books or other needed materials. All gifts to the library are tax deductible as defined by law. All donors to any area of the Library are considered Friends of the Library, regardless of the designated purpose of their gift. Your gift is a vote of confidence and it is one of the best investments you can make in higher education. Friends of the Library receive the SDSU Newsletter, and invitations to occasional library events.

Our success in the future depends, in part, on our ability to continue purchasing the materials needed on a daily basis to support the curriculum and research needs of our students and faculty. There are many ways in which you can help, each contributing to the excellence of our library collections. (back to the top).

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