Funds by Category: College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences

College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences

Centennial Science & Engineering Library

The Centennial Science & Engineering Library fund support the acquisition of materials and equipment for the library.

Deborah K. LaPointe OILS Endowed Scholarship Fund

Endowment from the family of Deborah LaPointe to establish a scholarship to support the OILS (formerly OLIT) program to commemorate the work and life of Deborah LaPointe.

Fine Arts Library Fund

The UNM Fine Arts and Design Library (FADL) supports the teaching and research programs of the University in the fields of architecture and planning, landscape architecture, art, music and photography. This fund supports the acquisition of collections and materials for FADL.

Howard L. Karno Endowment for Latin American Pictorial Collections

The Howard L. Karno Endowment for Latin American Pictorial Collections was established in 2013 by Russ Davidson, PhD, in honor of his longtime friend and renowned Latin American bookseller, Howard L. Karno (1930 – 2012). The Endowment will provide funds to enrich the holdings of rare and specialized Latin American visual resources at UNM Libraries.... Read more »

OILS General Fund

This fund provides program support to the Organization, Information & Learning Science Program (OILS, formerly OLIT).

The Elizabeth Griffin Forsman Library Endowment for OER (Open Access Resources)

The Elizabeth (“Betty”) Griffin Forsman Library Endowment for OER (Open Access Resources) supports acquisitions and access to study materials and textbooks for students across The University of New Mexico (UNM) as many students cannot afford expensive books and study materials for classes. A former Navy WAVE, teacher, and librarian, Betty was passionate about education, reading,... Read more »

The Lynn and Lynda Miller Fund for Southwest Fiction

The Lynn and Lynda Miller Fund for Southwest Fiction was established to celebrate the rich cultural and literary history of the Southwest. The fund supports fiction (novels and short story collections), events and other costs associated with works that highlight the ways in which the landscapes and cultures of this diverse region shape stories, situations,... Read more »

Tony Hillerman Collection Fund

Anthony Grove Hillerman (1925-2008) was an award-winning author of southwestern literature. The Hillerman Portal is a comprehensive online resource for researchers and students who wish to learn more about the author, his life, and work. This site hosts digital reproductions of Hillerman’s manuscripts, screenplays, and papers, as well as a complete catalog of his published... Read more »

University Libraries Dean’s Fund for Excellence

The University Libraries Dean’s Fund for Excellence provides for unique opportunities under the discretion of the University Library Dean to accomplish a variety of projects which meet the strategic goals of the library.

University Libraries: Center for SW Research & Special Collections

The University Libraries Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections is a repository for diverse collections of original materials relating to New Mexico the southwestern U.S. Mexico and Latin America as well as rare materials from around the world.

University Libraries: Indigenous Nations Library Program

University Libraries Indigenous Nations Library Program provides funds to improve services to all UNM students within a culturally sensitive environment with special attention to native students and their needs.