Befriend the Library!

The Library of the University of Glasgow is one of the great libraries of the scholarly world and the Friends of Glasgow University Library (formed in 1975) aim to support it in every way they can (and enjoy themselves doing it!).

Firstly the Friends aim to support the Library in the acquisition of rare books, manuscripts, collections of papers and photographs of scholarly interest as and when such come on to the market - which often enough is at short notice. In such circumstances it is particularly helpful to the Library to have access to funds that may be made available immediately. The Friends will also assist in the purchase of specialist equipment such as software for digital mapping and on-line bibliographies. We have also contributed to the purchase of specialist conservation equipment.

We actively seek donations (including legacies) for this work. As a registered charity the Friends can benefit by the tax concessions available on donations made to it.

One of our fund raising activities is to produce a variety of greetings cards (using images from books and manuscripts found in Glasgow University Library) that are for sale.

Would you like to be ... a Friend?