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Fueling learning, teaching and research

ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Libraries

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The library is the heart of a university.

— ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ President Charles Selecman (1923–1938)

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The ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Libraries live by these words, which fuel the essential mission of the University in teaching, learning, research and creativeÌý works. Our libraries provide critical services, collections and facilities that reach and engage every student, faculty, staff and global communityÌý member who seeks to learn from our past, stand on the shoulder of giants and re-imagine our future. Like the heart, we reliably and steadfastlyÌý deliver the sustenance upon which the intellectual and social life thrives at ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ in Dallas and worldwide.

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Make an impact

The ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Libraries have exciting opportunities for donors with a range of interests and capabilities during the ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow campaign. Our libraries possess a universal appeal for alumni and non-alumni as there are many opportunities to make a significant impact for a wide audience across all academic disciplines represented at ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½. The ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Libraries are an ideal source for donors who want visibility and broad name recognition as, collectively, the libraries enjoy millions of virtual and physical visits to our collections and facilities every year.

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The ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Ignited campaign is a seminal opportunity forÌý ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Libraries to build upon the strong foundation laid byÌý pioneering librarians and library supporters who recognizeÌý that what we do today influences the success of many,Ìý in ways known and unknown.

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— Holly E. Jeffcoat, Dean of ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Libraries

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As the premier private university in North Texas, ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ exists to shape future leaders who transform communities and organizations through ingenuity and thoughtful problem-solving. Building on our history of excellence, we have launched ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow – our multiyear, $1.5 billion campaign to attract and support outstanding students and faculty, to explore new fields and cutting-edge technologies, and to positively impact Dallas and the world beyond. We invite you to join us and empower the bold, the curious and the creative to better their professions and their communities.

Blaze a new path
Brynn Price
Communications and Engagement Specialist, ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Libraries
brynnp@smu.edu or 214-768-7034