Encourage an Aspiring Student with a Western Libraries Bookplate

Giving to Western Libraries through our Digital Bookplate Program will provide you with an opportunity to encourage an aspiring student in their studies.  In addition to sending a unique message of encouragement, your gift to the digital bookplate program helps to enhance the print and digital collections at Western Libraries.

Steven Foster (UWO, class of ’83) created a digital bookplate in his daughter’s name to support her in her studies at Western.  “My wife and I wanted to congratulate Sommer on being accepted at The University of Western Ontario.  We were also looking for something that would link her to the University and give Sommer a sense of pride to be part of Western.  The digital bookplate was the perfect gift.”  Sommer agrees, stating “It’s fun being able to look up my digital bookplate on the library system.  I can do that from anywhere I can access the internet.  And knowing it will be there forever is quite special.”

A digital bookplate is an attractive digital crest, which is permanently linked to print and electronic book titles in Western Libraries’ online catalogue.  Digital bookplates bear the name of the individual(s) being honoured, as well as the name of the thoughtful donor who has chosen to pay tribute in this very meaningful way.  Click here to view a sample digital bookplate [pdf].

The Digital Bookplate Program will enable Western Libraries to maintain excellence in connecting people and information, locally and internationally, every moment of every day.  Your gift will enhance our libraries’ work, supporting the teaching, learning, research and scholarship missions of the University by building, preserving and digitizing print and electronic collections for present and future generations.

Digital bookplates are ideal for virtually any group, including Western alumni, current and retired faculty and staff, students, parents, classmates, corporations, foundations and organizations.  They serve to honour, recognize or remember those we love and can commemorate a variety of special occasions, such as marriages, graduations, retirements, and personal or professional milestones.

All gifts to Western Libraries Digital Bookplate Program are tax deductible, with gifts acknowledged and honourees notified.

For more information, download an information brochure [pdf] and pledge form [pdf] or call Sherry Foster, Alumni and Development Officer for Western Libraries at 519.661.2111 x88708.

Thank you for supporting Western Libraries!

GIVING RESOURCES

• University Librarian's Campaign Message

• Priority Campaign Projects for Western Libraries

• Scholars Space [pdf]

• Digital Zone [pdf]

• Collections Culture [pdf]

• Creating the Future Fund (for information, contact Sherry Foster at 519.661.2111 x88708)

• Western Libraries Fast Facts [pdf]