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> Development Column C ntral in Ceentral investment Gifts to Libraries strengthen CMU's academic core What is it about libraries that appeals to people? The idea of preservation and organization of knowledge? The ability to access information for learning and research? Or the quiet atmosphere for study and contemplation? My guess is that it's all these and more, especially in a university setting. Megan Moreno libraries: expanding information, developing technology, changing curricular needs, and increasing user expectations. Growing and responding to the information needs of today and tomorrow, while maintaining time-honored traditions of quality service and support for students and faculty, are unquestionably expensive even though the people served by the Libraries daily don't directly pay for the benefi ts they receive. As we meet our multifaceted mission, the CMU Libraries face the same challenges as all other academic CMU Libraries' exhibits and events calendar lib.cmich.edu/exhibits 'Student Life and Learning at CMU' Exploring CMU's long tradition of educating students both inside and outside the classroom • Through Jan. 20, 2012 • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Clarke Historical Library • clarke.cmich.edu 'Painters' Progress' Focusing on the development of 12 students from all levels of painting expertise • Nov. 1 through Dec. 10, 2011 • Extended Hours Study and Student Gallery, Park Library The rising costs of acquiring library information and providing access, especially through technology, aren't visible to the people who use the Libraries from across all academic programs. Nonetheless, cost considerations factor importantly as we strive to off er excellent library collections and services to our CMU students and faculty in Mount Pleasant and elsewhere. Unfortunately, while CMU support for the Libraries has been stable, it hasn't always been increasing at the same rate as our costs because of state appropriations decreases to higher education and other reasons. Yet student and faculty expectations continue to advance because of new curriculum developments and the rapid growth in online delivery of academic programs. So that's where donor support comes in. We depend on you for the crucial extra edge of capability the Libraries require. Whether you're an annual donor, major or planned gift donor, or an alum considering making a fi rst donation, please know how valuable your decision to invest in the Libraries is and how much we appreciate your support. It's truly an investment in the academic heart of CMU. If you'd like more information or wish to discuss how you can make an impact with your potential donation to the CMU Libraries, feel free to contact me at 989-774-1826 or via email at megan.r.moreno@cmich.edu. 'Illuminating Truth in Italian Compositions' Featuring works from CMU faculty member Jesse Dominguez • Nov. 7, 2011, through Jan. 6, 2012 • Baber Room, Park Library 'Hemingway and Women' Depicting a print portfolio by 12 Idaho artists • Jan. 9 through Feb. 17, 2012 • Baber Room, Park Library 'Primary Visions: Foundation Art Students Exhibition' Featuring student work created in CMU's Department of Art and Design Foundations Program • March 5 through March 30, 2012 • Third Floor Exhibit Area and Extended Hours Study and Student Gallery, Park Library 'Little Traverse Bay at the Turn of the Century' Looking into the cultural and economic growth of Traverse Bay between 1890 and 1920 • Feb. 1 through May 31, 2012 • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Clarke Historical Library • clarke.cmich.edu Megan R. Moreno Director of Development and Community Outreach 6