Support the Libraries

An invitation to support the Duke University Libraries

Duke University is served by a constellation of libraries comprising the five libraries of the Perkins Library System and the libraries affiliated with the University's professional schools.  With collections totaling almost 6 million volumes, the Duke University Libraries rank among the top 10 private research libraries in the United States.

The Libraries' general collections reflect Duke’s emphasis on interdisciplinarity as well as the University’s international focus. The holdings of the Special Collections Library range from ancient papyri to the records of twentieth century advertising. Diverse digital collections are increasing access to many of the Libraries’ unique materials.

Perkins Library, open 149 of each week’s 168 hours during the academic year, anticipates more than 2 million visits in 2009. The homepage for the Duke Libraries website averages 20,000 visits daily during the academic year.

When you make a gift to the Libraries, you are supporting the acquisition of new materials as well as rare books and manuscripts, services to students and faculty, preservation of collections, and investment in new technology. Make a gift to the Libraries and transform lives.