The Friends of the Alexander M. Bracken Library is a group of community members, benefactors, and supporters who provide financial contributions, research materials and resources, ideas and goodwill to advance the work, services, and resources of Ball State University Libraries. Membership in the Friends of Bracken Library is open to anyone who makes a financial contribution or a gift in kind contribution to the University Libraries.
The generosity of Libraries Friends is essential to sustaining impactful services and resources for students, faculty, and staff offered through Ball State University Libraries.
Make a Gift to Support Academic Success
Your financial contributions are meaningful in supporting the educational and research needs of the students, faculty, and staff of Ball State University.
Those interested in making a financial contribution to Ball State University Libraries may do so through either:
Gifts in Kind
Interested in donating research materials, including books, media, or archival collections, to Ball State University Libraries?
Learn more about donating materials.
Friends Newsletter
Interested in learning more about the latest activities of the Friends of Bracken Library? Our latest newsletter summarizes recent Friends and Libraries activities, events, and accomplishments.
Read the latest newsletter (PDF).
Events
The Friends of the Alexander M. Bracken Library hosts an annual dinner and board meeting in the spring in addition to a number of free programs open to the public throughout the year.
View the Libraries’ calendar.
Board of Governors
The Board of Governors of the Friends of the Alexander M. Bracken Library consists of community members, University faculty and staff, a student representative, and Libraries representatives that works in establish goals and coordinate the functions of the Friends with the university library system.
View Bylaws (PDF)