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University Libraries

Empower Innovation and Excellence

Your gift to the University Libraries will advance high-impact initiatives that enrich student learning and success:

  • Access to premier scholarly resources

  • Inclusive and dynamic study and collaboration spaces

  • Cutting-edge learning technologies

  • Expert support for research, teaching and discovery

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Priority Areas

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Dean’s Fund for Excellence

Support our initiatives to enhance collections, study spaces and experiential learning opportunities, such as internships and engaging exhibits.

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Marian Library

Help us to fulfill our goal of welcoming everyone to discover Mary through art, research, education, collections and curricula.

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University Archives and Special Collections

Fund much-needed digital archiving projects, climate controls, storage facilities, conservation and other crucial improvements.

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You Make a Difference
Detail of a Scena Illustrata cover by Anichini
Libraries
08.26.2025

A Gift of Art and History link-arrow link-arrow

The world’s foremost collector of works by the Italian illustrator Ezio Anichini has donated his collection to the Marian Library, which featured the works in a 2022 exhibit.
Libraries
05.28.2025

Curating Passion link-arrow link-arrow

Students lead the development of a one-of-a-kind collection of popular romance novels.
Libraries
12.02.2024

Roesch Retreat link-arrow link-arrow

Newly constructed student-inspired well-being space was made possible by donors on One Day, One Dayton 2024.
Donating Materials

If you are interested in donating materials, they must fit the scope of our special collections. Please contact the collection area in advance:

Due to collection priorities, University Libraries does not accept donations of items for Roesch Library's general collections.

Retention and Circulation of Gifts
Donated materials become the property of University Libraries and may become available physically or digitally. University Libraries reserves the right to retain or dispose of gift materials in whatever way best serves the mission of the University and the collections scope of the Libraries.

Acknowledgment and Receipt
University Libraries makes written acknowledgments of all gifts accepted. The letter of acknowledgment notes the number of volumes received but does not include a list of the items or estimates of their values; University Libraries is not permitted to assign a cash value to gifts. Donors who want an itemized donation acknowledgment must submit an accurate list of donated titles with each donation.