The Library Foundation's policy is to recognize major contributions in a manner most directly related to the nature of the contribution. Recognition levels reflect cumulative giving totals, excluding the fair market value of events.

Affiliates ($1,000 to $4,999) will be listed in the Annual Report and the appropriate issue of the Foundation Newsletter, and will receive invitations to special events.

Bronze Affiliates ($5,000 to $9,999) will be listed in the Annual Report and Newsletter, be invited to special events, and have their name inscribed on a bronze catalog drawer plaque in the Lodwrick M. Cook Rotunda of the Central Library.

Platinum Affiliates ($10,000 or more) will be listed in the Annual Report and Newsletter, be invited to special events, have their name inscribed on a bronze card catalog drawer in the Lodwrick M. Cook Rotunda, and have the opportunity to hold one event in an approved Central Library space.

Note: Donors who contribute a restricted $10,000 gift (payable over 5 years) to the Gregory Peck Literary Endowment Campaign, will be recognized by having their name incised on one of the floor tiles in the Lobby of the Mark Taper Auditorium.

Guardians ($25,000 or more) will be listed in the Annual Report and Newsletter, invited to special events, listed as a Guardian on the slate panels located at the entrance to the Central Library's Atrium, and will have the opportunity to hold two events.

Note: Donors who "adopt" a branch library for one year will be recognized on a plaque in that library, to be provided by the Foundation.

Distinguished Guardians ($50,000 or more) will be listed in the Annual Report and Newsletter, invited to special events, listed as a Distinguished Guardian on the Central Library Donor Wall, and may hold three events.

Benefactors ($100,000 to $499,000) will be listed in the Annual Report and Newsletter, invited to special events, listed as a Benefactor on the Central Library Donor Wall, and may hold four events.

Major Benefactors ($500,000 to $999,000) will be listed in the Annual Report and Newsletter, invited to special events, listed as a Major Benefactor on the Central Library Donor Wall and may hold five events.

Distinguished Benefactors ($1,000,000 or more) will be listed in the Annual Report and Newsletter, invited to special events, listed as a Distinguished Benefactor on the Central Library Donor Wall, may hold six events, and receive additional recognition, as appropriate.

Note: Although room usage fees are waived, the donor is responsible for personnel, custodial and insurance fees. Reservations are subject to availability and approval by Library Administration.

 
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he exterior of the Central Library is decorated with a number of poetic and thoughtful inscriptions, including this one, which was imitated from a passage by de Senancour: "In the world of affairs we live in our own age; in books we live in all ages."