Sigrid Schultz, brought into the light by U.K. researcher Dr. David Milne
Savvy. Astute. Daring. Underestimated. Determined. Brilliant. Complex. All these words fall short individually, but when taken together begin to describe Sigrid Schultz, […]
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Formed in 1948, the Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries is one of the oldest university library support groups in the U.S. It includes people like you: alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members. Through the generosity of Friends, materials and opportunities are provided to the campus community that would not otherwise be available. As a Friend, you help ensure that the Libraries remain one of UW–Madison’s strongest assets—a virtual backbone of university life.
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Librarian Enhances Skills at Workshop
My name is Laura Martin, and I am currently serving as the Interim Librarian for Ibero-American Studies and Romances Languages and Literatures. […]
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Printing at Rare Book School
By Sarah Lange While I pursued my master’s degree in library and information studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I had the […]
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About the Friends
To involve the Madison community, the Friends host an annual Schewe Lecture and two to four public programs per semester featuring a campus author, library, or collection. The events are free and open to the public.
On the UW-Madison campus, the Friends offer a series of internal grants to campus libraries, sometimes for purchases but also for staff development, equipment, special events, and exhibits. The Friends provide awards to scholars from around the U.S. and from other countries so these researchers can access UW-Madison’s unique campus collections to advance their work.
The Friends is a volunteer organization within the Libraries with a self-supporting budget of approximately $150,000 per year. It is not incorporated as a separate 501(c)(3). The Friends office is staffed by a part-time administrator selected by the Friends Board. The Friends Board is composed of up to twenty-two volunteers from the campus and community. The Libraries have ex officio representation on the Board.
