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Membership Levels

Becoming a Friend of University Libraries is a unique opportunity to not only enrich your life with experiences and conversations about literature, art, music, film and history, but also provide enriching opportunities for future generations of Gamecocks.

While the most valuable benefit of joining Friends of University Libraries is supporting USC students’ research, learning and discovery within our Libraries and special collections, your membership comes with the additional benefits that University Libraries has to offer.

Your membership will enable you to:

  • Borrow materials from Thomas Cooper Library
  • Receive the University Libraries Friends Newsletter so that you can stay up to date on the latest events, exhibits and news from across all University Libraries and Special Collections
  • Receive invitations and reminders for University Libraries events

When you become a Friend of University Libraries, you take part in the mission of the Libraries by ensuring our ability to foster an innovative, inclusive learning and a world-class research experiences for all Gamecocks.

Membership Levels:

Garnet - $50

  • One member access card for borrowing Library materials

Garnet Plus - $65

  • Two member access cards for borrowing Library materials (same household)

All Garnet Plus and above members will have the option to receive two member access cards for borrowing Library materials (members must be in the same household)

Bronze - $250

Silver - $1,000

Gold - $2,500

Dean’s Circle - $5,000


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