University Library

INNOVATING LEARNING AND CREATING NEW KNOWLEDGE

The University Library serves students across all of Georgia State's campuses, providing resources and services that enhance learning, inspire innovation and support the creation of new knowledge. Expert librarians and staff are dedicated to student success and the library offers access to a wide range of tools and materials, including virtual reality labs, recording studios, data visualization technologies and extensive physical and digital collections, to meet the needs of modern students.

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GSU FUND FOR THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

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Golden Panthers Challenge

$1,975

Golden Panthers Challenge

In honor of the class of 1975, class reunion co-chair Dr. Felicia Mayfield will give $1,975 if 75 gifts are made to the Library Renovation Fund, which will fund a museum‑quality University Library exhibit honoring Georgia State and Atlanta’s shared history.

0 / 75 Gifts

$1,500

University Library Dean's Challenge

When 100 gifts are made to any area of the University Library, a gift of $1,500 will be unlocked by Dean Jeff Steely and Associate Dean Laura Burtle. The University Libraries are vital to our community, providing resources and services that enhance student learning, inspire innovation and enable the creation of new knowledge.

100 Gift Goal

$25,000

Students Helping Students Challenge

If 150 current students make a gift to any fund, the GSU Foundation Board will make a $25,000 gift in support of the Emergency Assistance Fund.

150 Donor Goal

$25,000

Young Alumni Challenge

If 250 young alumni give to any initiative, the GSU Foundation Board will contribute $25,000 to the Student Success Fund.

250 Donor Goal

Leaderboard

University-Wide Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received

College, school, unit or program with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.

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Leaderboard

Fund Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received

Top funds with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.

Fund Designation (296)

Leaderboard

Golden Panthers Leaderboard

Join fellow Golden Panthers to support a new University Library exhibit showcasing Georgia State and Atlanta’s history - and leave a legacy your class can be proud of. Let's see which class year has the highest participation!

Match

Past Chairs of the Library Challenge

Past University Library Board Chairs will match $1 for $1 up to $1,500 for gifts made to any University Library fund.

$1,500

Special Collections at the University Library Challenge

When 15 gifts are made to the Library Special Collections a generous donor will give $1,500. Giving to Georgia State University Library’s Special Collections helps preserve and share the historical record of Georgia State, downtown Atlanta and the region. Financial gifts provide archivists with the tools, time and resources needed to process collections, care for rare materials and make these stories accessible to students, scholars and the public.

15 Gift Goal

$25,000

Faculty and Staff Challenge

The GSU Foundation Board will give $25,000 to the Georgia State University Fund if 1,000 GSU employees make a gift to any fund.

1,000 Donor Goal

$30,000

Presidents Society Match

The GSU Foundation Board will match $1 for $1 up to $30,000 for the first 30 donors who give $1,000+, qualifying them for Presidents Society.

30 Donor Goal

Leaderboard

University-Wide Leaderboard: Highest Amount of Dollars Received

College, school, unit or program with the highest amount of dollars raised will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.