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Friends of the Libraries

Annual Meeting - January 16, 2013 - 6-8pm

Hear about the impact of Friends of the Libraries Awards to students, scholarship, collections, preservation, and materials made possible through the efforts of Friends of the Libraries. Reception to follow.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 6-8pm, Petersen Room, Allen Library 4th Floor

Please RSVP uwlibs@uw.edu OR 206-616-8397 by January 7

Friends of the Libraries, established in 1991, provides support by

  • Promoting awareness of the Libraries within the communityFriends at Literary Voices 2011
  • Stimulating financial support
  • Encouraging and advocating for lifelong learning

Your gift to the Friends of the Libraries Fund supports

  • Library Research Awards for Undergraduates
  • Student Employee Scholarships
  • Events, such as Literary Voices
  • Friends of the Libraries Awards, which support the preservation and repair of rare and fragile materials, including books, maps, films, photographs and ephemera; the purchase of books, journals, digital media and equipment; and services and salaries for student employees for specific projects

Borrowing Card

Gifts of $100 or more per year qualify you for a borrowing card good at the University Libraries (does not include the Gallagher Law Library, Miller Horticulture Library, Interlibrary Loan (ILL) or remote access to UW-restricted databases.

Members of the Board

2012-2013

President

  • Kerry Fowler

Vice President

  • Martin Greene

Treasurer

  • Stephen Alley

Secretary

  • John Hamilton

Board Members

  • Taylor Bowie
  • Nancy Cleminshaw
  • Beth Dunn
  • Sara Elward
  • Barbara Evans
  • Annie Groeninger
  • Pamela Harer
  • Ken Jacobsen
  • Belinda Louie
  • Susan Peskura
  • Ellie Sprague
  • Stephen Sprenger
  • Julie Wieringa