Today's students and faculty still check out books. They also check out 3D printers, high-powered computers, and immersive environment equipment. The furious pace of technological change has transformed how we communicate, how we teach, and how we learn.
In the University Libraries' studios, Hokies can invent, design, and prototype all in one place! Students, faculty, and community members can all use this space for risk-free exploration of their ideas and projects at no charge. Library student fellows help users navigate the ideation and innovation process while gaining important soft skills along the way.
Much of the studios' supplies and equipment are purchased with generous donations from supporters like you. For example in fiscal year 2024, 3,326 Hokies from disciplines across campus borrowed more than 12,546 items from our studios and reserved 560,228 hours in studio spaces. Your support during Giving Day will continue to help fund studios' supplies, technology, and student fellow positions to help Hokies make the most of these maker and exploration spaces.
Your gift to the Library Excellence Annual Fund supports people, projects, and services that make a difference for our students and faculty.
Thank you for giving to the University Libraries on Giving Day!
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VA | 83 |
| 2 | NC | 7 |
| 3 | GA | 5 |
