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Fueling learning, teaching and research

Íæż½ã½ãLibraries

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The library is the heart of a university.

— Íæż½ã½ãPresident Charles Selecman (1923–1938)

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The Íæż½ã½ãLibraries 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 Íæż½ã½ãin Dallas and worldwide.

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Make an impact

The Íæż½ã½ãLibraries have exciting opportunities for donors with a range of interests and capabilities during the Íæż½ã½ãIgnited: 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 SMU. The Íæż½ã½ãLibraries 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 Íæż½ã½ãIgnited campaign is a seminal opportunity forÌý Íæż½ã½ãLibraries 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 Íæż½ã½ãLibraries

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As the premier private university in North Texas, Íæż½ã½ãexists to shape future leaders who transform communities and organizations through ingenuity and thoughtful problem-solving. Building on our history of excellence, we have launched Íæż½ã½ãIgnited: 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, Íæż½ã½ãLibraries
brynnp@smu.edu or 214-768-7034