The mission of Library Affairs is to support the current and anticipated instructional, research, and service needs of SIU Carbondale. Library Affairs is trusted to improve the lives of everyone SIU impacts by assuming a leadership role in providing intellectual, bibliographic, instructional and physical access to information resources. The organization garners that trust by making user service its top priority.
Morris Library is the cornerstone to the excellent education the students of SIU Carbondale receive. Over the years, Morris has evolved from a collection of traditional print materials to a cornucopia of information. The focus continues to be on being forward thinking while striving to serve the citizens of the state and scholars of the nation and world. Morris Library furnishes the facilities and equipment necessary to meet technological needs; house, develop and preserve collections; and provide optimal space for users, staff and services.
Thank you for investing in Morris Library. We are grateful for your generosity.
Library Facilities/Technology Fund: The purpose is to provide funding for Morris Library facilities and technology.
Library Excellence Fund: This fund supports the services and collections of Morris Library.
Morris Library Building Improvement Fund: The purpose is to support the building improvements including renovations and repairs to Morris Library.
SIU Press: This general purpose account allows the library to utilize resources where it is most needed within the SIU Press.
Carl Schweinfurth Fund: The purpose is to support the African Studies collections.
Humanities Library Fund: This helps support the purchase of library materials including books, microfilms, journals, etc., for the humanities division of Morris Library.
