Since James ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's founding gift of 46 acres and 10,000 pounds in 1813, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has grown to international prominence, thanks in part to significant private support, or major gifts, from alumni and friends.
All gifts to the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Libraries are important. Major gifts—private support of $100,000—are especially vital to the continued excellence of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Libraries. Donors who make this exceptionally generous commitment to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ can direct their generosity to any of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's 13 libraries and specialized collections.
Major gifts ensure that the Libraries can offer significant resources and facilities to support outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, attract top researchers from around the world, bolster critical research and teaching in all disciplines. Large-scale private support, particularly when it comes in the form of an endowment, helps plan for future needs.