The UWM Libraries support the research, instructional programs, and public service of all faculty, students and researchers. UWM Libraries include General and Special Collections, Archives, and four distinct libraries — Curriculum, Multimedia, Music, and the American Geographical Society Library — all located in the Golda Meir Library building.
With 5.2 million cataloged items, online access to thousands of journals and databases, a staff committed to serving the needs of the learning community, and nine acres of floor space, the UWM Libraries are the largest and most comprehensive academic research library in southeastern Wisconsin.
The UWM Libraries are critical to the success of the University’s ambitious agenda of student achievement and faculty research growth.
Coming Fall 2009 The New Learning Commons
The new Learning Commons will transform the library’s first floor west wing into flexible and open learning spaces. Construction begins this fall. Designed for student success, this technology-rich environment will feature group study rooms, classrooms, and a Learning Café where students will be able to gather, interact, and work together.
- Libraries Projects
- Collections
- Digitizing Initiatives Fund
- Endowed Positions
- Librarianship
Libraries ProjectsThe transformation continues in other Libraries and areas. To create the Learning Commons, several Libraries and areas will undergo significant changes. These areas include the west wing garden level and east wing second floor.
Strengthening CollectionsParticipating in the Book Naming Program and establishing an Endowed Collection supports new campus research initiatives and new academic programs. Funding insures the continuous acquisition of resources to sustain the breadth and quality of our University’s research and teaching and also helps to attract and retain talented professionals.
Digital Library Initiatives FundGiving to this fund will expand access to our unique collections. Rare and fragile library resources are made accessible globally to advance research and promote learning.
Endowed PositionsEndowed positions greatly enhance the University’s and Libraries’ prestige and help ensure future excellence in leadership positions. These include the Directorship, Curator of the American Geographical Society Library, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian.
Support Librarianship for the 21st CenturySupporting Graduate Internships or a Post Graduate MLIS Diversity Residency Program will encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to consider librarianship and information studies as a future career option. It will also bring a broader pool of future thinking professionals into the workforce.
Who Benefits from Your Gift to the UWM Libraries?
- Current campus community
- Future generations of students, faculty and researchers
- Learning communities, local, regional, and global
- Southeastern Wisconsin’s educational and cultural community
Join the Friends of the Golda Meir Library and advance the Libraries vital purpose
The Friends support the Libraries by enriching its collections and by connecting the campus with the broader community through educational and cultural programming. Learn more about the Friends.
We welcome your involvement and support.
For more information please contact:
Ewa Barczyk
Director of Libraries
Phone: (414) 229-4781
Email: ewa@uwm.edu
