In 1977 the Friends of the UNO Library began raising money by selling hot dogs at UNO’s April Fest. The fund-raising continued, with used books quickly replacing hot dogs as the merchandise. Now there are two used book sales each academic year, an annual raffle, and other fund-raising activities. Each year the Friends raise thousands of dollars for new library materials and to help support staff development. Our goals are

• To support the UNO Library as an essential part of the university, raising funds and encouraging gifts to enhance its collections;
  
• To support the development of library services, facilities, and human resources;
  
• To provide a medium through which members can share their enthusiasm for books and the library;
  
• To sponsor and support lectures and other events appropriate to the aims of the library.