Loyal UC Berkeley Library donors provide transformational support to the university through participation in the Library Board, the Library Legacy Circle, and the Library Fund Society.
Library Board
The Library Board advocates for the UC Berkeley Library to enhance its depth, breadth, quality, and excellence. The Board advises the university librarian on how to best present his or her vision for the Library to faculty, alumni, and other constituents. The leadership group also works to strengthen the partnership between the Library and its friends on campus and in the region, state, nation, and world. The Board’s mission in brief is: advocate, advise, collaborate, and support.
To learn more about the Library Board, contact the Library Development Office at 510-642-9377 or give-library@berkeley.edu.
Library Legacy Circle
The Library Legacy Circle of The Benjamin Ide Wheeler Society is a group of donors who have remembered the Library in their bequest plans. Library Legacy Circle honorees are alumni and friends who understand the Library’s vital role as a gateway to discovery and a cultural heritage institution for UC Berkeley.
Library Legacy Circle honorees receive the benefits of The Benjamin Ide Wheeler Society, plus:
- Invitations to special events, including our annual Luncheon in the Library, and exclusive insider opportunities.
- A subscription to Fiat Lux, the Library’s newsmagazine.
- Keepsake Library notecards that highlight our many diverse libraries.
- A Library privileges card (for California residents who choose to opt in).
To learn more, contact the Library Development Office at 510-642-9377 or give-library@berkeley.edu.
Library Fund Society
Join the UC Berkeley Library Fund Society by making a leadership contribution of $2,500 or more to the Library Fund. The Library Fund Society recognizes and honors individuals whose vital annual generosity drives meaningful impact on our mission of helping people find, evaluate, use, and create knowledge to better the world.
This distinguished group of loyal donors is united by a shared commitment to standing up for access to knowledge and education through their philanthropic impact on the Library. With annual gifts at this level, you’ll enjoy exclusive engagement opportunities and get a closer look at how your support of the Library transforms the lives of students, breaks barriers to information access, and fuels research that betters the world.
Opportunities you can expect throughout the year:
- Access to a personal concierge who keeps you informed about the Library’s vision for the future and how your support helps bring it to life.
- Exclusive access to Library leadership for deeper insight into the organization’s strategic direction and impact on the lives of students, faculty, and scholars.
- Special opportunities to connect with librarians, curators, and staff for a closer look at the Library’s vast collections, programs, and services.
- Invitations to unique Library tours and events, both in-person and virtual.
- Annual impact report that highlights how your investment is making a difference for the Library.
- Recognition and benefits through Berkeley’s Charter Hill Society, which acknowledges giving across campus.
Questions?
For questions about the Library Fund Society or to learn more about opportunities available to you, please email Jessica Chen at jessachen@berkeley.edu or call 510-642-9377.