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Learn about ways to make an impact for a cause you care about and support the library through philanthropic giving.

Look to Michigan for a world-class library that shapes the future.

The work of the library is essential to the fulfillment of the university’s mission.

Give now. Make a donation to one of many areas within the library that support current needs, access, conservation, internships, collections, and acquisitions.

With every donation, you advance the library’s enduring work, and open doors to discovery today and for many generations of scholars to come. Learn more about the library's priorities in the Look to Michigan campaign.

By mail, phone, and more

To give by mail, write your check payable to the University of Michigan (include U-M Library and the Fund Name in the notes) and mail to:

University of Michigan
Gift and Records
3003 South State Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Giving by phone is available Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm Eastern. Call us toll free at 888-518-7888 or locally at 734-647-6179.

You can also give by:

Legacy giving

Estate and planned gifts allow you to leave a lasting legacy at the library. Visit University of Michigan Planned Giving for more information. For additional questions, contact us at librarydevelopment@umich.edu.

Review our wish list

We continue to build our collections to support research and instruction, and appreciate donor contributions that allow for the acquisition of special items on our wish list. 

We generally do not accept unsolicited donations of books or other material for our collections. See our policy regarding gifts of books and other materials.

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