FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS
build and sustain 2 013 E N D O W M E N T S R E V I E W The NCSU Libraries celebrated a landmark year in 2013 that included a record 13 new collections endowments. These new endowments, as well as over 130 other existing collections endowments, are permanent, named funds that generate ongoing income to support the purchase of materials for the Libraries’ collections. Collections endowments are essential to the NCSU Libraries’ ability to acquire the best resources, to be experimental, and to provide NC State with world-class research libraries.
A collections endowment is also a wonderful and meaningful way to make a lasting gift to the Libraries that will enhance research and learning for future generations of students and faculty. Years ago, Susan K. Nutter, Vice Provost and Director of Libraries, recognized the need to not only grow the NCSU Libraries’ collections, but also for those closest to NC State to play a key role in the process. Today, our endowment donors include alumni, current and former faculty, staff members, and friends who are dedicated to building and sustaining the impact of the NCSU Libraries. As one donor said, “We loved NC State and knew how important it was for the University to have great libraries. We are so grateful to have a small part in making that happen.” The NCSU Libraries is pleased to recognize these newly formed endowments:
Bookplates (seen here on the left inside of this folio) proudly mark each item purchased with endowment income. 8 | FOCUS - NCSU Libraries