Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Library

Bass Library interior Open spaces within the library create a welcoming atmosphere.

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$ 50,000 - $ 4,000,000   Multiple opportunities

Cross Campus Library, now renamed in honor of lead donors Anne T. and Robert M. Bass, has been a mainstay for the academic pursuits of Yale undergraduate and graduate students since its opening in 1971. After thirty-five years of continuous service, this popular hub of learning has been completely revitalized. In addition to creating a handsome, light-filled environment, the reconstruction introduces a new concept in study space specifically designed for the types of learning and research activities typical of today’s students. The new Bass Library features areas for independent study, group study, and interaction with librarians and faculty, as well as flexible gathering spaces where the most up-to-date technology is available for collaborative study.

We are enormously grateful to Anne T. and Robert M. Bass ’71, who have stepped forward with a generous gift to help fund this major renovation. Inviting other alumni and friends to join them, the Basses have established a $13 million challenge earmarked for CCL’s renewal and will match contributions of $10,000 to $500,000; recognition is available for gifts of $50,000 or more.

Opportunities within this category:

Bass Library Café $ 5,000,000
Bass Library Lower Level Collection Area $ 4,000,000
Bass Library Circulation Desk $ 2,500,000
Bass Library Collaborative Learning Center $ 2,500,000
Bass Library Reading Room $ 2,000,000
Bass Library Upper Level Collection Area $ 2,000,000
Bass Library Classroom (Library) $ 1,000,000
Bass Library Study Area $ 750,000
Bass Library Classroom (Yale College) $ 500,000
Bass Library Courtyard $ 500,000
Bass Library Group Study Room $ 500,000
Bass Library Large Study Room $ 300,000
Bass Library Southeast Entry Well $ 300,000
Bass Library Study Area $ 200,000
Bass Library Discussion Room $ 150,000
Bass Library Office $ 150,000
Bass Library Study Room $ 150,000
Bass Library Landscaping $ 100,000
Bass Library Study Room - Weenie Bin $ 50,000

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