Since 2005, the American Library Association has promoted National Friends of the Libraries Week during the third week of October as a time to recognize the dedication of Friends groups across the nation.
The Wright State University Friends of the Libraries were established in 1978 and is a group of Wright State faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, and community members who are committed to supporting the unique needs of the Wright State University Libraries and its patrons.
A few of the ways they support the mission of the WSU Libraries to provide quality research services, materials, and library spaces for students, faculty, staff, and the Miami Valley community are:
- The Friends support the library staff grants for research projects, new equipment and technology, staff development, and other special projects.
- In collaboration with the Wright State University Retirees’ Association and the Wright State University Alumni Association they host a book club discussion on select evenings at 5:30 p.m. via WebEx.
- In April they host an annual meeting and luncheon. The April 2024 annual luncheon featured keynote speaker, Vick Mickunas, author interviewer and WYSO Public Radio’s “The Book Nook” creator, who shared, Authors I Have Known.
- Twice per year they award $500 scholarships to library student assistants in recognition of their outstanding job performance and contributions to the work of the Libraries.
- Annually in April, the Friends of the Libraries honor the “Top Scholars” selected by the Dean’s Office in each college and the Lake Campus.
- And more…
In celebration of National Friends of the Libraries Week, this week only the Friends are offering $10.00 off all membership levels – discount offer expires October 26. If you’re not already a member, or if you’ve been meaning to renew your membership, take advantage of this savings and join or renew today. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Friends of the Libraries Week than welcoming you to our membership!
