South Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary field, with scholars working in many academic departments across the UC Berkeley campus. Over 40 courses in South Asian Studies are offered in 15 departments during the academic year.
The Library welcomes gifts in all forms. Many private donors have made contributions toward the acquisition of research materials. This support is very important in sustaining the excellence of our South Asia collections and services.
Memorial and Honorific Gifts Contributions given in memory or in honor of a person are welcomed. Commemorative gifts are welcome to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other significant events.
Named Endowment Endowment funds may be established with a gift of $50,000 or more. These funds provide the library with an annual income in perpetuity and have a lasting impact on maintaining world class collections. The University invests its endowments carefully to achieve a healthy rate of return that provides for both current needs and long-term growth. If desired, a special book plate can be created and placed in each book.
Cash Gifts for Book Purchases Contributions of any amount are welcomed and can be made directly to the Library using the online form. In the special instructions or designations for this gift section, you may specify the South Asia collection.
Book Donations Gifts of scholarly materials and the results of research have historically represented a significant element in the development of Berkeley's outstanding research collections. We welcome individual gifts, but due to space and staff limitations, we must be judicious in accepting large contributions. Donations of recently published books are welcomed. New book purchases will be checked to ensure titles aren’t already on order.
For more information on gifts to the Library, please contact:
Adnan Malik South Asia Librarian 120 Doe Library UC Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720 510-643-0849 x 1
South Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary field, with scholars working in many academic departments across the UC Berkeley campus. Over 40 courses in South Asian Studies are offered in 15 departments during the academic year.