Fondren Library Civic Engagement

Title: Federal Depository Library Leading the Way of Civic Engagement

Author: Anna Xiong, Government Information Coordinator, Fondren Library Kelley Center

Description: Federal Depository Libraries have the strong potential to continue serving as a civic leader in the digital age. This poster highlights Rice University's Fondren Library and its five-year journey to becoming a strong civic engagement leader on campus. It will feature charts, tables, and infographics showcasing Fondren Library's growing efforts, achievements, and service statistics, along with event photos, links to resources and materials, ideas, experience and suggestions for enhancing civic engagement. While the poster aims to inspire Federal Depository Libraries, it can serve as a model for any library seeking to take on a leadership role in civic engagement.

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About Rice University

Based on 2023 data, Rice University has 4562 undergraduate students and 3909 graduate students, a total of 8471 students.

"Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities."