Date: May 18, 2008

Subject: Donation Proposal for Libraries and Librarians Affected by Earthquake

Dear colleagues,

An 8 magnitude earthquake struck Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, China at 14:28 Beijing time, May 12. The earthquake killed over 34,000 persons, and caused much damage to property.

After the earthquake, Sichuan Library Society and some Chinese colleagues have been collecting the earthquake information and news about the affected libraries and librarians. Library Society of China will publish disaster news and post -earthquake assistance information at the Library Society of China website.

At this moment, the colleagues in the disaster areas are suffering pain brought by the earthquake. A lot of library buildings and equipments are destroyed and damaged by the awful earthquake, and some colleagues are still missing. I believe that all colleagues could feel the pain, just as the librarians in the disaster areas feel. Therefore all Chinese librarians, professionals and all colleagues abroad should work together to relieve the painful colleagues in the disaster areas, and help them to restore their home.

Library Society of China proposes donation for the affected libraries and librarians, and hopes all libraries and institutions, all colleagues could concern and care the suffering librarians, extend love and courage to them, give a hand to them.

Library Society of China established Donation and Relief Work Group, which will be responsible for collecting donation, updating the earthquake news , designing and implementing the assistance plan.　

We believe firmly, with help and concern from the colleagues from all over the world, the libraries and librarians in the disaster areas will conquer the disaster and restore their home.

Let us help.

Sincerely,

Library Society of China

Donation and Relief Office

Contact person: Chen Guang

Email: tushuguanzhenzaijuanzhu@yahoo.com.cn

Address: Library Society of China

       33 Zhongguancun Nandajie

       Beijing 100081, China

Bank Transfer Information for Donation

BENEFICIARY’S BANK’S NAME：BANK OF BEIJING     

SWIFT：BJCNCNBJ

CHIPS ID: 390617

BENEFICIARY’S NAME AND ACCOUNT NO: LIBRARY SOCIETY OF CHINA

01090303200120105049050

Download：Donation Confirmation for Individuals

                      Donation Confirmation for Institutions and Organizations