The purpose of the Friends of the Library as stated in the Constitution is "to promote the interests of the Library of Campbell University" and thereby assist Campbell in fulfilling its Christian mission. The group has done this since 1972 by establishing endowments and, from time to time, purchasing books, microforms, computers, and other materials. The organization is governed by an Executive Committee consisting of a President and Vice President elected each year at the Annual Meeting and a Secretary-Treasurer who is the Director of Library Services or his designee. The group is responsible for: