The Center manages several endowments that provide funds for library acquisitions. These funds are meant to supplement, not replace, the normal library purchasing fund.
Proposals should specify the importance of items proposed for purchase to a community of users; these funds are not intended to purchase materials of interest to only one faculty member.
The Center accepts applications for these awards throughout the year on a rolling basis.
Funding Sources & Restrictions
- The CAS Class of 1933 Humanities Book Fund – no restrictions
- The Ted Kyrios Memorial Book Fund – restricted to writings in the areas of immigration, ethnic studies, and Greek literature if possible
- The Kenneth Setton Library Fund – restricted to writings in the areas of Greek and Latin Classics and the Medieval and Renaissance (political and diplomatic) history of Europe
Who Is Eligible to Apply
Applications for library acquisitions should involve both a faculty member and a librarian. The Center welcomes proposals from individual BU faculty members, or from groups of faculty within a department, program, or interdisciplinary group.
A faculty member should fill out and submit the application.
Application Components
Applications are available via the InfoReady Review portal. The application includes:
- Letter from the faculty applicant, describing the need for the resources requested
- Letter from the acquisitions librarian confirming that the materials can be administered by the BU libraries
- A page with a budget outline for funds requested and any additional argument to support the request
- A letter of support from the department chair.
