Supporting the College into the future
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Friends of Girton College Library
Girton is justifiably proud of its library, which holds a series of outstanding collections, including our special collections of rare books, our unique Archive, and, of course, our undergraduate collections, which are acclaimed as some of the best in the University . The College Library plays a central role in Girton’s academic life and achievements, while its Archive and its Special Collections enjoy an international reputation.
Maintaining these collections, the fabric of the building, and the provision of a professional information service to our users is an expensive undertaking. Donations from Friends and Patrons of the Library offer vital help with the ‘value-added’ aspects that make Girton’s library so special. We try to spread this support right across our operations – for instance funds from the Friends have been used to provide additional books and IT resources for undergraduates, the cataloguing and conservation of archival papers, and the purchase of special book collections – like those from Barbara Bodichon’s library.
Friends of the Library receive an invitation to an annual summer event. In addition, Patrons of the Library will be commemorated on special, printed and personalised book plates inserted in new library books – to the value of the donation. These bookplates use an original design for Girton by Joan Hassall.
If you would like to subscribe to become a Friend or Patron of the library, then you can either donate online by credit or debit card, download a donation form or request a Friends brochure by contacting development@girton.cam.ac.uk