Become a member. Be a volunteer. Enjoy seminars, events, and visiting with friends. Charles Martell Author Lecture Series 2020/2021 Town & Gown Series
Who are the Friends?
The Friends of the Library at Sacramento State was founded in 1992 to help the University Library meet the growing and changing needs of the campus and the community. Since its founding, the Friends of the Library has:
Board Leadership
- President Bill Dorman
- Vice President Linda J. Goff
- Secretary Roz Van Auker
- Treasurer Michaeline Veden
Bookends Editors
- Linda Goff and
- Roz Van Auker
Board Members
- Mary Andrews
- Nick Burnett
- Andrea Fiske
- James Fox
- Shari Gonzales
- Ethan Gould ASI
- Terry Kastanis
- Erica Kobbe
- Jean Torcom
- Jennifer Ware
- Lisa Woodard-Mink
Ex-Officio
- Amy Kautzman, Dean and Director, University Library
- Sally Hitchcock, Coordinator, Community Outreach
- Lora Hollingsworth, Sac State Planned Giving
Our Mission
To support the University Library by:
- Bringing together individuals and organizations interested in the Library
- Reaching out to the community and promoting the interests of the Library
- Providing a forum for the University and local authors, researchers, and readers to meet and discuss their work and interests
- Raising funds to enhance the Library
Benefits of Membership
Staffed by members of the Friends who volunteer for a few hours per week, the Book Bin sells inexpensive used copies of books and media in various formats. Proceeds from the Book Bin help fund Friends efforts such as our annual grant program in support of library collections and services as well as general gifts to the Library.
In accordance with instructions from the CSU Chancellor’s Office, all scheduled Library events, including the Book Bin Book Sale, are cancelled for the semester. We apologize for any inconvenience and wish everyone continued good health.
Sincerely,
Library Administration
The Friends’ used book sales area in the University Library lower level is open on the first full week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and the third week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays of each month from 10am – 3pm. Book Bin: 916-278-5154.
Charles Martell Author Lecture Series 2020/2021
Entering its 11th year, the Lecture Series offers the campus and Sacramento communities the opportunity to engage with authors whose work is timely and thought provoking. All lectures are free to the public and everyone is welcome to join us.
For more information contact Sally Hitchcock, the Library coordinator for community outreach, at (916) 278-5954 or hitchcoc@saclink.csus.edu.
To request reasonable accommodations, please contact Sally Hitchcock at least five (5) business days in advance of the event or as soon as possible.
All lectures held at 1:00 p.m. online via Zoom. Registration is required to attend.
Town & Gown Series
Making Sense of an Election Like No Other
Sponsored by the Sacramento State Project for an Informed Electorate and Friends of the Library. Our thanks to professors Kim Nalder, Danielle Martin, Kristina Flores Victor, and Andrea Terry for an outstanding presentation.
Implicit Bias: Ending Systemic Racism One Decision-Maker at a Time
Hosted by the Friends of the Sacramento State Library. We are so grateful to Dr. Cameron Wedding for an excellent, informative presentation.