University Libraries

Perfect study spaces, vital learning experiences, access to vast digital resources. The University Libraries impacts every student in countless ways during their time at Carolina.

Make a gift as part of GiveUNC to the University Libraries and we’ll send you this exclusive University Libraries sticker, perfect for your water bottle or laptop.

From quiet corners to collaborative spaces, libraries provide welcoming spaces for the entire Carolina community. Library staff teach stand-alone courses and collaborate with faculty, ensuring every Tar Heel is successful—from first years to Ph.D. candidates. Every year, Carolina’s libraries employ nearly 200 students, allowing them to support themselves financially while gaining outstanding work experience.

Your contribution to the University Libraries benefits each and every Tar Heel.

Featured Initiatives

University Libraries Excellence Fund

The University Libraries Excellence Fund supports the area of greatest need at Carolina’s libraries. This includes advancing the teaching and research mission of the University; building, maintaining, and utilizing our collections; and offering inviting spaces that shape the Carolina experience.

The Dan Patterson Fund for the Southern Folklife Collection

This endowment fund honors folklorist Daniel W. Patterson, Kenan Professor Emeritus at UNC-Chapel Hill and an early force in the establishment of the Southern Folklife Collection. Your gift will be DOUBLED thanks to an anonymous matching gift.

University Librarian’s Circle

Friends of the Library who make leadership-level gifts annually ($1,000+) are a part of the University Librarian’s Circle. Members of this group create a thriving library for the entire Carolina community.