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TCU authors can make their journal articles freely available to the world

The TCU Library is excited to announce it has signed several innovative Transformative Agreements with scholarly publishers: Wiley, Institute of Physics and Company of Biologists.

These agreements expand the reach and influence of our research and creative scholarship, and increases equity by reducing barriers for readers worldwide to access TCU's scholarship. They allow our TCU authors to make their journal articles freely available to the world.

The Transformative Agreements are year-to-year and could change for 2024.

For the specifics of which journals are included and other details of the agreements with these publishers, visit https://libguides.tcu.edu/transformative-agreements

TCU Gives Day – October 7-8, 2025

A gift to the Mary Couts Burnett Library directly supports TCU students and faculty by creating meaningful opportunities to learn, discover, and grow. Your investment helps us deliver:

Vital intellectual resources
Cutting-edge technology tools
A welcoming and inclusive environment – both physical and virtual

As the intellectual heart of campus, the library serves all members of the TCU community. We support every discipline and play a dynamic role in advancing student learning and faculty research.

Challenge Gift Opportunity

To inspire support during TCU Gives Day, when the library receives 100 gifts of any size, two generous challenge gifts will be unlocked:

$10,000 from Friends of the TCU Library board members Craig Barbolla and Kevin Kuenzli
$3,000 from Friends of the TCU Library life members and former Vice Chancellor of Advancement Bronson and Cathie Davis

Your participation can help unlock this generous challenge gift.

Make an Impact

Join us for TCU Gives Day, Oct. 7-8, noon to noon, and help the library continue to provide the resources, spaces, and support that fuel academic success at TCU. Every gift – large or small – makes a difference.

Together, we can empower students and faculty to reach new heights! https://frogfunding.tcu.edu/tcu-gives-day-2025

Celebrating 100 Years of the Mary Couts Burnett Library

Windows Spring 2025 article Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years with An Evening of Great Conversation

Windows Spring 2025 article A Night to Remember

Fundraiser 2025 Photo Gallery

Now Accepting Entries for the 2026 TCU Texas Book Award

The Friends of the TCU Library and TCU Press are proud to co-sponsor the 2026 TCU Texas Book Award, recognizing outstanding books that celebrate the spirit and story of Texas.

A $5,000 prize will be awarded to the author of the best book about Texas. We welcome submissions in fiction, nonfiction, art, photography, and other genres.

Please note: Juvenile and young adult books, drama or film scripts, and self-published works are not eligible.

Submission Deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025

Do you have a book that brings Texas to life? We’d love to consider it.

Submit your entry: https://lib.tcu.edu/friends/texas-book-award.asp