The UNO Library Friends primary purpose is to support Criss Library. Members recognize the vital role the library plays in community service, learning, teaching, and research. They are committed to enriching the quality of UNO’s library services and resources.
The UNO Library Friends support the library and its patrons, including students, faculty, staff, and community users, by contributing to library projects, increasing awareness and viability, and enhancing the libraries’ image.
Library Friends provide organizational and financial support for the library collections and services that are not available through public funding sources.
UNO Library Friends...
- Stimulate community awareness and use of the libraries
- Sponsor or co-sponsor lectures, readings, exhibits, or other public events that enrich the UNO community
- Provide recognition for outstanding services performed by library staff members and students.
- Cultivating support through annual signature event
Who Can Join?
Anyone may become a member of the UNO Library Friends ‒ community members, alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, neighbors, and any other well-wishers.
By becoming a member of the UNO Library Friends, you demonstrate your support for the central role of the library in the intellectual life of the academic community, and you personally contribute to its growth.
Member Benefits
- UNO Criss Library access and borrowing privileges
- Access to on-campus use of Criss Library databases, excluding ebooks
- Announcements of events and services
- Subscription to BiblioTech, UNO Libraries’ digital newsletter
Membership Types
Memberships are valid for one year. All memberships include all benefits listed under previous levels.
Purchase a membership online via the UNO Marketplace.
| Download a membership application. |
UNO: Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Retirees - $25
- Borrower’s card for books, CDs, DVDs, and board games
- On-site use of library resources including databases
- Receive invitations to Friends and Library-sponsored programs, events, and lectures
- Receive the UNO Libraries Annual Report
- A second borrower’s card
- Advance announcements to Friends and Library-sponsored programs, events, and lectures
Contributor - $100
- Recognition for your contribution in the UNO Libraries Annual Report
- UNO Libraries coffee mug
Sponsor - $150
- Exclusive tour of Criss Library
- Advance notice of Osborne Family Gallery art exhibits and receptions
Signature Event: Collections Uncorked
Hosted by the UNO Library Friends, this wine and food event is centered on great libraries and literature. Interested in attending or sponsoring?
Contact Dean Dave Richards at derichards@unomaha.edu.