The Friends of SMU Libraries endowment fund was established in 1992 to secure a permanent source of funds to enhance the budgets of the SMU Libraries, to allow the Friends of SMU Libraries to provide continuous support not solely dependent on membership dues and to provide the staff necessary to support its activities. The Friends is committed to helping the libraries maintain their excellence. Since its founding 50 years ago, the Friends group has funded over $1,000,000 in library materials, services and equipment.