Averett University Library Friends

 

 

 

Library Friends are wonderful people who make annual contributions to the Mary B. Blount Library, enabling us to develop collections and enhance public areas of the building.  With an annual  donation of $30 or more, local Friends have borrowing privileges for books in the circulating collection and use of designated computers in the Reference area.  Couples may join for a discounted membership of $50. Library Friends receive quarterly issues of the Averett Library News. All donations are fully tax deductible.

 

Main Hall
by Robert Marsh
Silkscreen Print

1997

 

“Once you learn to read, you will be free forever.”

Frederick Douglas, 1818-1895

 

Mary B. Blount Library

344 West Main Street

Danville, Virginia  24541
791-5692 or 800-543-9440

Join the Library Friends today!

Bust of Carson Davenport,
by unknown WPA student.
Big Stone Gap, Virginia, 1937

Mission

The library supports the curriculum, research, and reading interests of Averett University students, faculty, and staff with scholarly and professional sources, access technologies, reference consultations and instruction by library faculty.

While serving Averett students and faculty as our primary clientele, the library reaches out to the local community, providing educational and cultural resources to alumni, educators, clergy, and the general public.

 

Consider honoring a pastor, colleague or relative with a Library Friends gift membership.

 

We will apply your Friends donation to one or more projects designated by the
Faculty Library Committee:

·         Display case for archival exhibits.

·         Display shelving for library exhibits and art work.

·         Books for our “New and Notable” collection to encourage students’ general reading.

·         Books and media for reference and circulating collections that support academic programs. 

·         A bank of computers for use by Friends and visitors. 

·         Carpentry and materials for a combined circulation and reference service desk.

·         Furniture for public areas of the library, minor remodeling (paint, wallpaper, etc.).

·         Multimedia facility for use by students and Friends.