Established through the generous gift of Brian Schottlaender.
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The Brian Schottlaender Library Collection Endowment for the Archive for New Poetry honors the remarkable legacy of Brian Schottlaender, who served as University Librarian at the University of California San Diego for 19 years prior to his retirement.
Throughout his tenure, Brian championed the growth, accessibility, and stewardship of the Library's world-class collections, strengthening its role as a dynamic center for research, creativity, and cultural memory. Among the treasures he helped elevate is the Archive for New Poetry—an internationally recognized repository dedicated to preserving the voices, manuscripts, and creative works of innovative poets whose contributions shape contemporary literature.
This endowment provides enduring support for the Archive for New Poetry, ensuring that its collections continue to be preserved, expanded, and made accessible to scholars, students, and the public. Funds are administered by the Audrey Geisel University Librarian of UC San Diego, sustaining Brian's commitment to thoughtful collection development and long-term preservation.
Through this lasting investment, the endowment reflects Brian Schottlaender's deep belief in the transformative power of libraries and his unwavering dedication to safeguarding literary heritage for generations to come.