Creating state of the art facilities, providing world-class resources to students and researchers, developing innovative programs and imaginative ways to serve the campus community.

Contributing to the Libraries is the most efficient way of impacting all students. The University Libraries serves all students, across all disciplines, class years, and programs. 

Empowering Future Generations. By supporting the University Libraries, you are directly empowering the next generation of scholars, researchers, and leaders. Your contribution helps provide UAlbany students with access to the resources and tools they need to excel academically and achieve their full potential. 

Enhance Learning Opportunities. The University Libraries play a vital role in expanding learning opportunities inside and out of the classroom. Your donation helps enrich the library's collection with a wide range of books, scholarly journals, digital resources, and research databases. These materials enable students and faculty to delve deep into subjects, explore new ideas, and foster critical thinking.  

Promote Research and Innovation. The University Libraries serve as the catalyst for research and innovation. By contributing to us, you support the creation of cutting-edge research spaces, state-of-the-art technology, and access to specialized databases. These resources allow UAlbany scholars to push boundaries, make groundbreaking discoveries, and contribute to advancements in various fields. 

Foster Collaboration and Community. The University Libraries collaborate with every academic department on campus. Your support helps create spaces where students, faculty, and researchers can come together, exchange ideas, and work collaboratively on interdisciplinary projects. This collaboration fuels creativity, innovation, and the generation of new knowledge.  

Bridge the Digital Divide. In today's digital age, access to technology and information is critical. The COVID-19 pandemic showed us, however, that not all students have equal access to these resources. Your donation can help bridge the digital divide by funding computer labs, high-speed internet access, and digital literacy programs. This ensures that all UAlbany students, regardless of their background, have the tools and skills necessary to succeed academically.  

Supporting Lifelong Learning. The University Libraries serve not just UAlbany students and faculty, but the entire Capital Region community. Your contribution helps fund educational programs, workshops, and cultural events that benefit learners of all ages, promoting a love for learning and intellectual growth.  

Strengthen Democracy. The University Libraries have an entire department dedicated to preparing students to think critically, to evaluate sources for biases, and to combat disinformation and fake news. Investing in the Libraries will help prepare students to be informed participants in our democracy. 

Preserve Knowledge and History. Libraries are guardians of our collective knowledge and history. Your support helps the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives preserve rare and valuable materials, such as manuscripts, archives, and special collections, ensuring their accessibility for future generations.