Founded in 1968 as the Friends of the Norwich University Library (FONUL), the Friends is comprised of alumni, faculty, scholars, students, parents, and community leaders, who are advocates for the University’s Library. In 2008 the Friends voted to change their name to the Friends of the Kreitzberg Library (FOKL).
The Friends provide support for the Kreitzberg Library and Archives & Special Collections to enrich and enhance the intellectual and cultural climate of Norwich University. They are committed to preserving Norwich history and traditions, including preserving archives and rare materials. Gifts, grants, and endowments from the Friends to the Kreitzberg Library provide books, journals and equipment as well as the preservation of rare materials and photographs. The Friends also sponsor authors, lectures, panel discussions, student research awards, and other events promoting Kreitzberg Library.
To ensure continuous support, the Friends welcome annual memberships and has provision for endowments.