Donating to Portland State University Library
The Library is closed to everyone until further notice
"The Library is closed to everyone until further notice. Library staff also do not have access to the Library building. We will do our best to help you. There are a lot of unknowns right now. Here are some answers to common questions."
Library Closure FAQs - Portland State University Library (pdx.edu)
The FAQ page includes a link to the Library Fund if anyone wishes to donate.
Background on damage at Portland State University Library:
*Update: 5/7/2024-Portland State University library collection largely unscathed despite building damage - OPB
PSU is still in the process of understanding the scope of the damage to the building. Although most of the library’s books came out of last week’s occupation unscathed, some in the campus community feel hurt that protesters chose to take over an open resource to the community and the heart of the university.
*Update: 5/10/2024- Portland State University staff continue repairing library | -
“What right did they — a couple score of student protesters — have to deny the space and the services and the collections to the 21,000 other students at the university?” Bowman asked. “It’s just been a very severe impact, you know, grief and trauma, on the employees.”
Update 5/16/2024
Portland State shares damage estimate after library occupation (koin.com)
According to PSU, the costs to restore Millar Library will be roughly $750,000, give or take $125,000….That total doesn’t include replacing and repairing damaged technology and furniture
Thanks for this. I made a modest donation.
Good cause.
Can I donate instead to help the displaced and starving and persecuted people of Palestine find shelter_ food_ health care centers and bombed universities.