{"id":18456,"date":"2025-05-08T14:07:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T14:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/?p=18456"},"modified":"2025-05-08T19:11:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:11:48","slug":"i-heart-ud-giving-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/2025\/05\/08\/i-heart-ud-giving-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Build a New Home for Special Collections this I Heart UD Giving Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I Heart UD Giving Day\u2014Wednesday, May 14, 2025<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press invites Blue Hens everywhere to rally behind a visionary initiative: <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building a New Home for Special Collections<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Special Collections is one of UD\u2019s most treasured assets\u2014home to rare books, manuscripts and materials that inspire discovery and preserve the richness of our shared history. From an original copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln to the Mark Samuels Lasner Collection of British literary works, these holdings offer transformative learning and research experiences to students, faculty and scholars from around the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yet, the current space in Morris Library is limited, dimly lit and underutilized. That\u2019s why we\u2019re launching a <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">transformative renovation project<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, grounded in the principles of beauty, transparency and accessibility, to ensure this world-class collection has a world-class home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Vision for the New Space Includes:<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A welcoming reception area<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to increase visibility and access<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A modern reading room<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to support immersive, student-centered research<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A dynamic exhibition display<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to further showcase our rare materials<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Collaborative research rooms<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for faculty and student group exploration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A new home for the Mark Samuels Lasner Collection<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, equipped with state-of-the-art furnishings and technology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This renovation will not only <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enhance learning, research and preservation<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but also cultivate <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">diversity and inclusivity<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by elevating underrepresented histories and offering a more inviting experience for all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How You Can Support:<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make your gift<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014of any amount\u2014at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/givingday.udel.edu\/giving-day\/99352\/department\/104062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">givingday.udel.edu\/library<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and help us write the next chapter in the life of Special Collections. Your support will make a lasting impact on current and future generations of Blue Hens.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#x1f5d3;&#xfe0f;<\/span> <strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early giving begins again on Thursday, May 8<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#x1f4c5;<\/span> <strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I Heart UD Giving Day is Wednesday, May 14<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more about the Special Collections project, available naming opportunities or how to get involved, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/giving\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">library.udel.edu\/giving<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On I Heart UD Giving Day\u2014Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press invites Blue Hens everywhere to rally behind a visionary initiative: Building a New Home for Special Collections.\u00a0 Special Collections is one of UD\u2019s &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":180,"featured_media":18517,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[18,4,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-updates","category-news","category-special"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-06 17:02:50","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/180"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18456"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18456\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18519,"href":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18456\/revisions\/18519"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.udel.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}