Library book fund appeal

This year, for the first time, the University of Edinburgh is asking the parents of graduating students to mark the occasion of their son’s or daughter’s graduation and make a special contribution to the University Library in their child’s name. In return for their support, a special bookplate bearing the name of the student/graduate will be inserted into a new book within the library collection.

As well as contributing to the vital work of the Library, parents and students will be reviving a tradition that began in the earliest years of the University, a time when students were not allowed to graduate until they had donated a book!

This is a unique opportunity for parents to ensure that their child’s achievement is commemorated, and at the same time ensuring the continued development of the Library’s resources for future generations of students.

Posted: 7th July 2011