Donating my books to non-profit reading rooms/libraries in need
Like any good academic geek, I have a gazillion plus more books in my personal library (at home). I have read all of them and I think it’s important for me to give back to the community as well. I bought pretty much all these books with my own cash, so I feel perfectly comfortable giving them away (i.e. I’m not re-gifting books that have been gifts to me). Others may have come to me for book reviews for journals or as sample books for review for my undergraduate courses. I do feel that it’s ok for me to give those away as well for libraries (grossly underfunded).
Laura recommended looking at non-profits and it occurred to me that perhaps I should distribute my book donations as well to charitable organizations. I am a firm believer in reading rooms. Even if the non-profit can’t afford a huge amount of money for reading materials, I am pretty sure many of them have a dedicated area (however small) for books/magazines/etc.
I ask Vancouver/Lower Mainland readers of my blog – do you know of any local non-profits that have reading rooms/libraries that could benefit from my books donations? If so, please drop a comment on this post. Thanks! (PS – hat tips to Patricia and Laura who recommended VPL and the non-profits).
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About 9 years ago I donated a few hundred books to UNBC. I think at the time they were working on beefing up their newish library. I gave them a list of books I had and they picked what they wanted. They paid for shipping and gave me a receipt for my taxes. You could give them a try.
The ironic thing is I have tried to donate books in the past. No one wants them, book stores don’t want them, the library don’t want anything more than 2 years old. Some of these books cost and arm and a leg. Dunno what to do and don’t wanna throw them away or recycle them….
Try YouthCo … they used to have a reading/movie/music room. Not sure if they still do, but certainly a very worthy group if they do
http://bit.ly/Rj9n9
Actually VPL is looking for donations.
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The Vancouver Public Library needs your help, as they’re looking for used books, CD’s, DVD’s and videos for a Used Book Sale next month
You can also donate your books to operation catch them young. there are helping children and youths in Africa for greater tomorrow. Check out their website. They re really awesome. http://www.operationcatchthemyoung.org