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FRIENDS OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

The University of Southern Mississippi
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ABOUT

ABOUT

The Friends of University Libraries is an organization providing support for the research, teaching and public service missions of The University of Southern Mississippi Libraries. In addition to supporting the services, facilities and activities of the Libraries, the Friends encourage financial contributions in the form of gifts, endowments and bequests as well as solicit donations of materials for the Libraries' collections.

The Friends also support the Libraries and encourage community involvement through the sponsorship of educational and cultural events such as visits with authors, exhibits and book signings. Members receive invitations to these events as well as Library News, a monthly e-newsletter. 

Members also have access to the resources of the University Libraries in accord with library policy and may check out circulating materials. Membership is renewable on an annual basis. 

BENEFITS
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BENEFITS

Membership in the Friends confers:

  • University Library privileges (excluding remote access) and the ability to check out materials that circulate

  • A 10% Discount at the Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast Campus Barnes & Noble

  • A 10% Discount at the Hattiesburg Book Store Main Street Books

  • Invitations to University Libraries' events

  • Copies of all University Libraries publications and periodic updates from the Dean of University Libraries

 

Members at or above the Contributor level will:

  • Have their names listed in Library News, University Libraries' monthly newsletter

 

New members at the Corporate Partner, Life and Dean's Circle level will receive an appreciation plaque.

 

Members at the Dean's Circle level are invited to select activities in attendance with the Dean of Libraries.

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP

Memberships are valid for one year from the date of joining, excluding the Life membership. Renewal notices are sent approximately one month prior to the end of the individual's membership year. Membership is open to any person interested in the purpose of the organization upon payment of dues. Each member is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors and hold office.

​Membership Levels: 

  • Southern Miss Student - $10.00

  • Friend - $25.00

  • Contributor - $50.00

  • Sponsor - $100.00

  • Benefactor - $250.00

  • Corporate Partner - $500.00

  • Life - One-time fee of $1,000.00

  • Dean's Circle - One-time fee of $1,000.00 and $500.00 Annually 

  • 10% Military discount - active and retired

You can purchase your membership in one of three ways:
Online

Printable Mail-in Form
Sign up at any Southern Miss Libraries' Circulation Desk

University employee payroll deduction

Thank you to our members:

Sponsor Level Members:

John Conner

Dr. Samuel A. Guccione

Ellen Ruffin

Sara Warren

Benefactor Level Members:

Thomas Conway

Dr. Aubrey and Ella Lucas

Robert and Dr. Teresa Welsh

Lifetime Members: 

Daniel Ball

Kelli Overmyer

EVENT PHOTO GALLERY

EVENT PHOTO GALLERY

Curious George Day at the Hattiesburg Zoo

Sponsored by the Friends of University Libraries 

November 12, 2016

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Herbert Randall Exhibit Reception

Hosted by the Friends of University Libraries

June, 2014

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CONTACT US

CONTACT US

Tel: 601.266.4241

118 College Drive #5053

Hattiesburg, Miss 39406

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Interested in supporting the arts at Southern Miss? 

The arts programs at Southern Miss including Art and Design, Dance and Theatre in the School of Performing and Visual Arts, the School of Music, and the Center for Writers in the School of Humanities are grateful to Partners for the Arts.

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