Leicester College introduces ‘book rescue’ scheme for summer reading and beyond

Leicester College has introduced a new ‘book rescue’ scheme to re-home unwanted fiction books. The College’s library service is asking for donations of any used or no longer wanted fiction books from staff, students and the general public.

There are designated drop off areas in the foyer areas of each of the three main campuses for books to be donated. When received, the books will be repaired, where necessary, and stocked in the College’s libraries at the Freemen’s Park, Abbey Park and St Margaret’s campuses for staff and students to access. They will also be used for charity giveaways, distributed to Student Union areas and used for book swaps.

Lucy Sears, Library Supervisor at Leicester College said: “As the summer holidays approach, we are rolling out this great new initiative at all of our campuses to bring new life to fiction books. With the book rescue scheme, we can help people to extend the lives of their unwanted books by donating them to Leicester College where they will be given a loving home.”

The book rescue scheme will give new life to literature whilst supporting the College's value of sustainability. Sustainability is listed as one of its five values (Respect, Inclusion, Sustainability, Equality, Excellence).

There will be a drop-off area in the foyers of the Abbey Park (Painter St, Leicester LE1 3WA) and Freemen’s Park campuses (145 Welford Rd, Leicester LE2 7LW) from 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am-4pm on Friday.