Apparently the British Library cannot afford to take care of all its old books and has come up with scheme to protect their books: Adopt a book.
“The beneficiary of your gift can enjoy benefits such as a personalised bookplate added to your chosen book and the chance to view it on a behind the scenes tour. Adopt a Book supports our conservation team, helping us preserve the world’s knowledge for future generations.”
How to adopt a book:
(i) decide what level of donation you wish to make,
(ii) add a title from the list to your shopping basket, and then
(iii) go the checkout to give your details and make your gift.
You can choose for the certificate and, where applicable, tour vouchers to be sent to yourself or directly to the beneficiary. We use first class post and aim to reply within three working days.
This is really a good cause but the whole tone “For as little as £25…” makes the whole thing a bit of a car boot sale. Hardly the way to engender a deepened respect for old valuable books… or is it just me?
(via Biblioteksrelaterat)
More news from the British Library is their increased digitalisation project. The British Library has begun a new digitalisation project. This entails the digitalization of over 100 00 books. The focus is on 19th century literature which has not been issued in new editions. It is hoped that the Internet will breathe new life into the old books.
(via Humaniorabloggen)