Penn Libraries
H. Carton Rogers III, Vice Provost and Director of Libraries
Building the Library of Tomorrow: The Campaign for the Penn Libraries
Campaign Chair(s): Thomas J. Cusack, C’77, W’77
Campaign Goal: $47 million
Priority Highlights: Enhancing Scholarly Resources, Digital Library Innovation, Renewal of Library Spaces, Endowed Librarianships, Annual Giving
The Penn Library that began in 1750 with gifts of books and support from Benjamin Franklin has grown to include 15 libraries supporting all the University’s disciplines. From rare books and manuscripts to extensive electronic resources, today’s libraries are designed to make knowledge more accessible and learning more interactive.