Summit County Library Foundation

Mission

Established April 17, 1990, the Summit County Library Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) corporation. Since the inception, the Foundation provided funds to the Library for various needs where County funding was unavailable. The Foundation’s mission is to serve as an advocate for the Summit County Library System and to provide financial support beyond the Library’s normal operating expenditures, when unanticipated needs arise, and for capital projects.

Help Support Our Digital Services

As a valued member of our community, we wanted to reach out to you to share an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our fellow residents. At our three Summit County Libraries, we are dedicated to providing exceptional services and resources that enrich and empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Today, we are asking for your support to enhance our digital resources for the benefit of our community.

In today's digital age, access to online databases, digital archives, e-books, streaming services, and other digital resources is essential for meeting the evolving needs of our patrons. These resources complement our physical collections and provide invaluable educational and entertainment opportunities for individuals of all ages.

To further enrich our offerings, we are seeking financial support to invest in our online databases, expand our digital archives, acquire a wider range of e-books, and enhance our streaming services.  Your donation will directly impact the accessibility and diversity of resources available to our patrons, ensuring that everyone in our community has the opportunity to learn, explore, and grow.

In order to continue and expand our digital resources, we rely on the generosity of community members like you. Your donation will directly support the following initiatives:

• Hoopla Database: Support our efforts to provide access to a vast collection of audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV shows, magazines, and music. Hoopla allows our patrons to enjoy a diverse range of digital content anytime, anywhere, making it a vital resource for entertainment and education.

• Kanopy Database: Your contributions are crucial for sustaining the Kanopy database. Kanopy collaborates with public libraries and universities to provide ad-free films and series. It is accessible on your TV, mobile phone, tablet, and online. Kanopy offers a diverse selection of cinematic and educational content for an enriching viewing experience.

• Other Essential Databases: Your generosity will help us maintain and expand our offerings of crucial databases that serve students (One Community One Card Program), researchers, and lifelong learners. These databases provide invaluable resources for academic study, personal growth, and professional development.

Your generosity will not only help us meet the needs of our patrons today but will also position the Summit County Library as a leading provider of digital resources in our region. We believe that by investing in these digital assets, we can create a more inclusive and connected community where knowledge is easily accessible to all.

We understand that these are challenging times, and any contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference. Your support is vital to our success, and we are truly grateful for your consideration. Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive community where everyone has access to the resources they need to succeed.

Warm regards,

Dana Christiansen
Chair