The following is a list of endowment and memorial funds with areas of special emphasis:
Benefits the Rare Books and Special Collections Department. Special emphasis is placed on British drama
Funds the acquisition of materials on physical education and sports
Funds the acquisition of nineteenth century American literature with special emphasis on Walt Whitman
The Friends of NIU Libraries Enowment
Funds the acquisition of costly items for the general collections
Funds the acquisition of modern drama and literature of the western world
Funds the acquisition of materials on education, travel, and recreation
Funds the purchase of hardware, software, and other technology for the Cataloging and Automated Records Department
Funds the acquisition of Horatio Alger, Jr. books and related materials
Funds the acquisition of materials on nature and outdoor education
Funds the acquisition of materials on Japan, Buddhism, and Zen in particular
Funds the acquisition of eighteenth century related materials
Funds the acquisition of materials for the social sciences and humanities
Funds the acquisition of children's literature
Funds the acquisition of music scores and journals
Provides a scholarship supporting student library aides
Funds the acquisition of library materials for the general collection
To make a tax-deductible contribution to any of the above memorials or endowments, or if you have any questions regarding these funds, please contact the Library Development Office at (815) 753-8633 or e-mail libraryfriend@niu.edu.
Last Updated: August 21, 2007
