By Jeffrey S. Rothenberg, Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of Development, University Libraries, UMass Amherst Foundation
At this pivotal moment, when core principles of objective truth and reliable information are challenged as never before, the mission of our University Libraries is more vital than ever.
Our Libraries collect and safeguard accumulated human knowledge and make that knowledge open and accessible to the public.
With more than 8 million print and digital items in its care, the UMass Amherst Libraries—with the critical support of our donors—form the largest publicly funded academic research library system in New England, serving UMass students and researchers, surrounding communities, and the entire Commonwealth.
We are grateful for the thousands of donors who choose to support UMass Amherst in general, and the University Libraries in particular. Although the Libraries receive a portion of our funding from public resources, that funding alone cannot sustain all of our important mission objectives.
Whether you choose to give annually, make a multi-year pledge, send appreciated stock or a qualified charitable distribution from a retirement account, honor the Libraries through an estate or legacy gift, or support our mission through another method of giving, we thank you sincerely for making UMass Amherst a charitable priority. You make a difference.
Please email jrothenberg@uma-foundation.org if you would like to discuss giving to the UMass Amherst Libraries. Go UMass!
Make a Gift to the Libraries
Looking for an idea for what to support?
The Dean’s Fund for Library Excellence funds time-sensitive needs, events and exhibits, professional development, and other core Libraries priorities.
The Robert S. Cox Special Collections and University Archives Fund
enables opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers to engage with a plethora of distinctive and exciting collections.
The Libraries Sustainability Fund enables scholarship funding through the Undergraduate Sustainability Research Award, promoting sustainability topics, research strategies, and the use of library resources, and providing participating students with vital skills.
Photo: Jeff is pictured with American folk music icon Tom Rush at the 2025 Libraries Annual Reception, featuring Folk New England.
Ways to Give
By credit card, visit: bit.ly/UMassLibrarygiving
By check to: “UMass Amherst Foundation” with a memo indicating your preferred designation (such as “Dean’s Fund for Library Excellence”) and mailed to:
UMass Amherst Foundation
Records & Gift Processing
134 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003-9270
The UMass Amherst Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please speak with a qualified advisor for specifics on your own situation.