The Friends of The Johns Hopkins University Libraries

PRIORITIES & PROJECTS 

New Library Building: A six-and-a-half story expansion of the Milton S. Eisenhower Library will complement the existing building by providing students with expanded study space, innovative resources and collections that are both state-of-the-art and responsive to the changing needs of a new generation of students, faculty and users from around the world.  Please read more about the Brody Learning Commons in Libraries blog, eLibris.

Endowment: The Libraries are comparatively under-endowed in contrast to their outstanding collections, programs, and national profile. Strengthening endowment ensures the continuous acquisition of resources to sustain the breadth and quality of the University’s strong research collections, and it helps attract and retain talented and resourceful professionals.

Digital Library Program: In the coming decade, the Sheridan Libraries seek to expand significantly their role as:

• A research and development center for the application of technology to scholarship
• The hub for faculty collaboration on the integration of electronic resources into teaching and inquiry
• A nexus for new learning opportunites for Hopkins students and faculty

Preservation: Preservation specialists at the Sheridan Libraries care for the physical and intellectual integrity of the collections. The Libraries’ comprehensive preservation program includes general collections conservation, disaster preparedness, special collections book and paper conservation, and digital preservation activities. Endowment funds are sought for additional staffing and refurbished facilities.