{"id":154,"date":"2022-05-17T22:28:16","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T22:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/?page_id=154"},"modified":"2025-09-10T20:32:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T20:32:07","slug":"library-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/library-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Support the Library"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><blockquote>\n<p>The mission of Maitripa College to become an accredited Buddhist college in the West includes the continual development of a research library with a comprehensive collection of scholarly works in a variety of formats, languages, and disciplines, as well as the evolving scholarly digital and technological resources to serve library patrons. The goal of the Library at Maitripa College is to develop a lending and research facility that will meet the highest standards of print and digital collections and information resources for the use of our students, faculty, and local community for many years to come. Patrons already utilize library and information resources on a weekly basis, to borrow from the print collection for academic and personal interests, to conduct collaborative research, utilize study space, and obtain reference librarian assistance. The James A. Blumenthal Library can become much more, as the hub of our educational programs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\">How You Can Support the Library<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We welcome your support in fulfilling the mission of Maitripa College, including the vision for the James A. Blumenthal Library. Read about our current need and&nbsp;priorities below &#8211;&nbsp;and to&nbsp;make a secure online donation now in any amount of your choosing, please click on the button&nbsp;with our deepest&nbsp;thanks!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:9px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=GAGBF2P35F2UL\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Donate now in support of the James A. Blumenthal Library<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:35px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h3>Community Membership Program<\/h3>\n<p>We are pleased to extend access to our incredible collections and services for community members who are not currently enrolled students. Become a member for $35 and receive borrowing privileges and access to research and information services for one year. <a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/community-membership\/\">For more information, to apply, or to renew your Membership, please click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h3>Volunteer<\/h3>\n<p>The Library welcomes volunteers to provide invaluable services in supporting patrons, reshelving books, assisting the Librarian with ongoing projects, and creating a warm and helpful space for exploring interests, conducting research, and collaborative learning.<span style=\"color: #9900ff\">&nbsp;<\/span>Training is provided. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:library@maitripa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"m_-345516898590474880m_-2166912838172585515m_-2022230295470585155gmail-il\">library<\/span>@maitripa.org<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:volunteer@maitripa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteer@maitripa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h3>Wish List<\/h3>\n<p>Support the print collection acquisition plan and meet the evolving needs of our educational programs in Buddhist Studies and related fields by donating books listed on our&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alibris.com\/wishlist\/14694441\/8SLYVRZANUJ0K2FTJMDI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.alibris.com\/wishlist\/14694441\/8SLYVRZANUJ0K2FTJMDI&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1512332889886000&amp;usg=AFQjCNETBiYT51dxQA6WUx94oqxYWD1HTg\">Alibris Wishlist (click here)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h3>Book &amp; Media Donations<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/donations-books-media\/\">Click here for guidelines on how to donate books and other media.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><hr>\n<h2>JABL Strategic Plan<\/h2>\n<p>The James A. Blumenthal <span class=\"m_-345516898590474880m_-2166912838172585515m_-2022230295470585155gmail-il\">Library<\/span> strategic plan anticipates short-term and long-term development in many essential areas. Current priorities include:<\/p>\n<h3>Academic &amp;&nbsp;Information Resources<\/h3>\n<p>Students require training in academic resources including use of&nbsp;<span class=\"m_-345516898590474880m_-2166912838172585515m_-2022230295470585155gmail-il\">library<\/span>&nbsp;services and research tools, academic writing, and western academic scholarly conventions in the field of Buddhist Studies. The&nbsp;<span class=\"m_-345516898590474880m_-2166912838172585515m_-2022230295470585155gmail-il\">library<\/span>&nbsp;is also poised to become a support for faculty and instructor professional development, classroom support, and planning and assessment of curricula.<\/p>\n<h3>Professional Librarian<\/h3>\n<p>As we grow, management of collections, patrons, circulation and information services, and expanding opportunities for relationships with other institutions and online services, require expertise and time from dedicated support staff.<\/p>\n<h3>Print &amp;&nbsp;Digital Acquisition Plans<\/h3>\n<p>Students and faculty deserve continual acquisitions in support of the courses and curricula Maitripa offers, particularly in areas with increasing relevance to Buddhist Studies. As journals and interdisciplinary connections emerge relevant to Buddhist Studies, and applications of Buddhist practice in our world multiply, so to do our acquisition plans, to ensure breadth and depth in Buddhist and area studies.<\/p>\n<p>Digital holdings are increasingly becoming a necessity for students, and we are eager to offer digital books and more comprehensive online journal subscriptions to meet the needs of our growing programs.<\/p>\n<p>Your contribution goes directly to our growing&nbsp;<span class=\"m_-345516898590474880m_-2166912838172585515m_-2022230295470585155gmail-il\">Library<\/span>&nbsp;Fund, supporting the&nbsp;<span class=\"m_-345516898590474880m_-2166912838172585515m_-2022230295470585155gmail-il\">Library<\/span>\u2019s mission of becoming a world-class Buddhist Studies Research&nbsp;<span class=\"m_-345516898590474880m_-2166912838172585515m_-2022230295470585155gmail-il\">Library<\/span>.&nbsp;We welcome you to come and enjoy this great resource of Buddhist learning and support its important development.<\/p>\n<p>The strategic plans and development priorities of the&nbsp;<span class=\"m_-345516898590474880m_-2166912838172585515m_-2022230295470585155gmail-il\">library<\/span>&nbsp;are informed by student, faculty, and patron surveys, academic consultants, and our librarian advisors. We are pleased to provide more information upon request, to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:development@maitripa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">library@maitripa.org<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><hr>\n<h3><em>Special thanks to the following for their generous donations and support of the Library:<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wisdompubs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.wisdompubs.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1512332889886000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGwMkHuUwM2Js-6MGa0qtfyCbFOwA\">Wisdom Publications<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/fpmt.org\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/fpmt.org\/education\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1512332889886000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGUjgo22OXUpENj3hayrn43pgD7xA\">FPMT Education Department<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ktdpublications.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.ktdpublications.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1512332889886000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHZGiSIG90uDwKsvyn_zDP6Hx5Ajw\">KTD Publications<\/a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ktdpublications.com\/namse-bangdzo-bookstore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.ktdpublications.com\/namse-bangdzo-bookstore\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1512332889886000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFKNx7Lk-yyochs7inNrHNSmol-rA\">Namze Bangzo Bookstore<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shambhala.com\/snowlion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.shambhala.com\/snowlion\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1512332889886000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHQkBLm68R1MmCPe-qJHHaWPZeZ0w\">Snow Lion Publications<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/dharmapublishing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/dharmapublishing.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1512332889886000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGhcvzbygEzNGnBktzD5TMWJRH7FA\">Dharma Publishing<\/a><br \/>\nJim Blumenthal<br \/>\nSusan and Jack Blumenthal<br \/>\nTim Blumenthal<br \/>\nRoger Jackson<br \/>\nJos\u00e9 Cabez\u00f3n<br \/>\nDavid Patt<br \/>\nDavid Komito<br \/>\nJim Sears<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-154","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=154"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2582,"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/154\/revisions\/2582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}