This subject endowment was established to provide enriched support for UCSC library materials of special appeal and usefulness to students. Thanks to the generous flexibility of the Irwins, the endowment may be used to enhance collections in subject areas identified by a representative group of UCSC students as one of focused student interest and significant academic need. Acquisitions may include relevant sources in any format, including books, journals, audio and video recordings, CDs, and electronic databases.