Bequests and Donations

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The Librarian, Robin Adams

A Message from the Librarian

Over its 400 year history the Library has greatly benefited from the support of friends and donors in developing and maintaining its rich collections and its buildings. Such donors have included the family of Archbishop James Ussher in the 17th century for his great collection, Samuel Beckett for manuscripts of his early works, Lewis Glucksman for acquiring a collection of 19th-century French political caricatures and Mary "Paul" Pollard for her donation of 10,000 books written for children.

Donors have also supported the essential work of preserving material and in the conservation of items at risk from deterioration, through such projects as Save the Treasures of the Long Room.

The Friends of the Library organisation exists to raise awareness of the activities of the Library and to support the work of building collections.

The Library is interested in building on its research collections by donation or other acquisition of manuscripts and printed materials.

If you would like to support the wider work of the Library in this way, donations can be made by Making a Payment to the Library or contacting the Librarian at Trinity College Library, Trinity College, Dublin 2 or Librarian@tcd.ie.