Friends of SMU Libraries

Friends of SMU Libraries, originally founded in 1970 as Colophon, is dedicated to promoting and enriching the resources, services and operations of the seven SMU Libraries. Friends hosts a series of programs each year for book lovers to become acquainted with each other and the many resources of SMU Libraries. Friends of SMU Libraries is committed to helping the libraries maintain their excellence and has funded over $1,000,000 in materials and library services.

Peruna, library staff, and Friends pose outside the library

Join Us

Table host Willie Baronet speaking to his table at Tables of Content

Events

View of Fondren Library building with Friends Plaza in the foreground

Bricks and Pavers

Three smiling Friends board members pose in front of Fondren Library

About Us

A Membership with Impact

Woman looks at music posters on the wall of the Hawn Gallery during the Torn Apart exhibit

Grant Highlights

$2,500 to the Hawn Gallery at Hamon Arts Library for exhibition and programming expenses for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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Student workers Lillian Nelson (left, with red chevron and blue background below) and Pavani Palla (right, with red chevron and teal background above). Both are smiling.

Student Employee Excellence Award Recipients

Lillian Nelson (left) is a student worker in Fondren Library. Pavani Palla (right) is a student worker in Hamon Arts Library.

The Jalesia Horton Memorial Library School Scholarship

The Friends Library School Scholarship has been renamed in memory of SMU Libraries staff member Jalesia Horton. The scholarship is awarded each spring to staff members or interns enrolled in library school.