diff --git a/backbone/backbone.d.ts b/backbone/backbone.d.ts
index db104f480..f23a4995a 100644
--- a/backbone/backbone.d.ts
+++ b/backbone/backbone.d.ts
@@ -359,7 +359,7 @@ declare module Backbone {
 
     // Utility
     function noConflict(): typeof Backbone;
-    function setDomLibrary(jQueryNew: any): any;
+    var $: JQueryStatic;
 }
 
 declare module "backbone" {