Support Us

The library welcomes monetary gifts to support its collections, programs and facilities.

Direct your gift to an individual library or collection, or give to the University Libraries Annual Fund, which supports the acquisitions that build the research strength of the Libraries' collections and bolster Northwestern’s academic programs.

Supporters who make leadership gifts of $1,000 or more annually to University Libraries are recognized with membership in the Deering Society.

Give to the annual fund

Campaign to Endow the Archivist for the Black Experience

By endowing an archivist role like other important campus roles, Northwestern shows its commitment to high-priority fields of study. An endowed position also ensures that the role attracts and retains the most qualified archivists.

Support the Archivist for the Black Experience.

Faculty Papers, University Records, and Student and Alumni Materials

Northwestern University Archives tell the story of Northwestern, Evanston and alumni communities by collecting papers, records, memorabilia, scrapbooks, correspondence and other pieces of Northwestern-affiliated history. The Archives obtain and add to their holdings by receiving donations from faculty, student organizations, alumni and other campus offices.

Contact Matthew Richardson, University Archivist, to discuss donation of personal and professional materials and material pickup or transfer.

Matthew Richardson
847-491-2173
matthew.richardson@northwestern.edu

Make Your Mark: Undergraduate Organizations

Student organizations and undergraduate residential colleges are encouraged to archive their records as part of their everyday workflow and ultimately deposit them with us for long-term preservation and access. By participating in this project, you:

• Ensure the authentic student voice is captured for all time

• Preserve your group's legacy

• Guarantee your successors can continue to carry the torch

Our end goal is to grow and diversify Northwestern University Archives' holdings to more accurately reflect the richness of undergraduate student life.

Learn more at make your mark

Northwestern University Libraries does not accept most donations of books and other printed materials for the general collections due to space constraints and the high cost of reviewing and processing donated materials.

If you feel your potential gift is of critical research interest to the Libraries or includes rare or unique items, please send your name and contact information along with a description or characterization of the material to gifts@northwestern.edu. We will respond as soon as possible.

Distinctive and Special Collections

The Libraries’ distinctive and special collections curators handle their gifts directly. Speak to a collection curator if you would like to donate to the collections listed below.

• Art Library
  Email Cara List at cara.list@northwestern.edu

• Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections
  Email Scott Krafft at s-krafft@northwestern.edu

• Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies
  Email Esmeralda Kale at africana@northwestern.edu

• Music Collection
  Email Greg MacAyeal at g-macayeal@northwestern.edu

• Transportation Library
  Email Rachel Cole at rachel.cole@northwestern.edu