Giving to the Library

Invest in Academic Excellence

The Z. Smith Reynolds Library is the heart and center for academic excellence on campus. During the academic year, the library is filled with members of the campus community either studying, seeking information or materials, going to a class or lecture, coming to get their computer repaired at The Bridge, or simply seeking solace in a cup of coffee. By investing in ZSR, your gift – no matter the size – will have considerable impact on the entire campus community.

Z. Smith Reynolds Library Giving Opportunities

The ZSR Academic Excellence Fund helps the Library forward the academic initiatives of the University Strategic Framework. With your support we can expand our experiential learning opportunities for students, create opportunities for collaboration with faculty, and strengthen our research resources for areas of academic distinction.

ZSR Academic Excellence Fund

A gift to the ZSR Annual Fund supports the overall academic mission of the library. Gifts to the annual fund have allowed us to add smart lockers for after hours pick-ups to our 24/7 study room, refresh technology, and upgrade furniture in study areas.

ZSR Library Annual Fund

Help us support and further the education of one of ZSR’s greatest assets, our student workers. Your support will reward exceptional student workers for their dedication and contribution to ZSR Library’s above-and-beyond spirit.

ZSR Library Student Employee Scholarship Fund

Give to the Library Outreach Fund to help support creative and innovative programming for our students, faculty, and the greater Wake Forest University community developed by our librarians and our student leadership group, the ZSR Ambassadors.

ZSR Library Outreach Fund

By supporting the Special Collections & Archives Fund you help preserve and provide access to unique materials such as books, papers, letters, diaries, artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia for Wake Forest students, faculty, researchers, and visitors.

ZSR Special Collections & Archives Fund

Gift Planning

If you are interested in remembering ZSR in your estate, please see the WFU Gift Planning page.

WFU Gift Planning

Build a Library for the Future

For the award-winning Z. Smith Reynolds Library (ZSR), staying ahead of technology and responding to the changing needs of students and faculty requires significant commitment from the Wake Forest community. Therefore, we need you to help us continue leading the way for academic access and intellectual pursuit in the university’s Capital Campaign.

Make your gift to the library and help us build a library for the future!

ZSR Library Renovation Fund

For More Information

For more information or any questions about giving, please contact ZSR Library.