Friends of Goddard Library
About the Friends of Goddard Library
The Friends of Robert Hutchings Goddard Library at Clark University was established in 1972.
It is notable in that it is the only Friends group for an academic library in the Worcester area.
Its purpose, stated in the Bylaws, is to provide and attract new financial support to enrich the
basic collections and activities of the Goddard Library; to provide and attract special collections,
rare books, manuscripts, and other library resources; to provide support for the Goddard Collection;
to sponsor special projects or programs; to provide a more thorough understanding of the Goddard
Library and its role in Clark’s future; to serve as a medium through which persons can advance their
own intellectual pursuits and share their enthusiasm for books.
The Friends have supported a wide variety of programs and items, including but not limited to the
Library’s preservation program; Goddard’s integrated Endeavor Voyager information system; the electronic
reference area; a teaching-oriented video collection; and acquisitions for new tenure-track faculty.
They also support the Library’s Leisure Reading program. One of the their most recent initiatives has
been publication of Alice Coonley Higgins’ 1999 work “Our Magic Odyssey.” For ordering information
click here.
Programs of the Friends 2009-2010
The Friends sponsor several, free public events each year. This year's Friends programs include:
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Annual Used Book Sale: September 10-11, 8:00am - 3:30pm : Thousands of
donated books will be on sale. Most books will be priced $1.00 or less. Friday
all used books will be half price. In the Goddard Library Academic Commons
(plaza level).
For more information, call Mott Linn at x7572.
- October 15 (4:00pm - 6:00pm) -- Sophie Freud, grand-daughter of the famous Sigmund, will
speak (2009 is the 100th anniversary of Freud visiting Clark).
- November 18 (4:00pm - 6:00pm) -- Steven Ledbetter, noted musicologist, teacher, and award-winning program annotator
for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, will present.
- February 2010 -- Friends biennial Nicholas A. Basbanes Student
Book-Collecting Contest
- March 17 (4:00pm - 6:00pm) -- Steven Foote, lead architect of the Academic Commons here at Clark, will talk about this important building project.
- April 14 (4:00pm - 6:00pm) -- Douglas Little, Professor of History, Clark University, will speak on his recent research and writings.
All events are free and open to the public,
but seating is limited. Please call Mary Bates at 508-793-7573 or email FGL@clarku.edu in advance to
reserve your place. Programs at Goddard Library begin with refreshments at 4:00 PM; the speaker(s) are
at 4:30.PM.
Membership
Membership is open to all who wish to consider themselves Friends of the Goddard Library. Membership
categories include:
Student $5
Friend $25
Bibliophage $50
Bibliotaphe $100
Bibliophile $250
Scholar $500
Fellow $1000
For additional membership information, call the Goddard Library Administrative Assistant
Mary Bates,
508-793-7573.
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Office Hours
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Monday,Wednesday, and Thursday
9:30am - 4:00pm
and by appointment
Closed Holidays and Weekends
It is recommended that you contact our office prior to traveling to the library.
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Additional Resources
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