Project “Giving to Mahidol Libraries”
Donation project of Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center
for contributing books, textbooks, equipment, media and technology for education

1. Background of Rational Criteria

The mission of Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center is providing information resource such as books, textbooks for 10 libraries where are internal networks: Central Library, Rajvithi Campus Library, Faculty of Pharmacy Library, Faculty of Medical Technology Library, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies Library, ASEAN Institute for Health Development Library, Nevin S. Scrimshaw Nutrition Library, Institute for Population and Social Research Library, Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia Library, and Ratchasuda College Library. The objective of this project is for supporting all educational field for undergraduate and graduate students, research and informal education of Mahidol University staff. Besides, Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center still develops organization potential as the determination claimed, ‘Learning area for developing wisdom of the land.’ The library has planned the project of new building for developing and improving basic structure, facilities, equipment, and systems which are specialized in library work field such as RFID-based Library Systems (Security Gates, Self-check, Book Drop Kiosks, Inventory Management, Intelligent Shelving), Self-service printing-copying-scanning Solutions, Automatic Book Scanners, 3D Printer, Library Robots, Digital Media Production & Learning Warehouse, etc. Besides, the library planned to provide 24-hour Co-learning space and Group & Individual Study Rooms services as well.

However, the development of services in the library has expenses. Donating money is the one of all opportunities to cooperate between the library and users in developing organization and supporting resources in the library.

From this project, donators supporting education in Mahidol University can use a receipt for deduction on personal and corporate income tax (double deduction of amount donated) according to Royal Decree Issued under the Revenue Code Regarding Exemption from Revenue Taxes (No. 420) B.E. 2547.

2. Objective

1. To collect money donated and use it for providing books, textbooks, tool and equipment, media and educational technology to 10 libraries including Central Library and Faculty/ Institute Libraries where are under Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center.
2. To collect money donated and use it for the new building of Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center which includes developing and improving basic structure, facilities, equipment, and technology systems for library such as RFID-based Library Systems (Security Gates, Self-check, Book Drop Kiosks, Inventory Management, Intelligent Shelving), Self-service printing-copying-scanning Solutions, Automatic Book Scanners, 3D Printer, Library Robots, Digital Media Production & Learning Warehouse, etc. and providing 24-hour Co-learning space and Group & Individual Study Rooms services as well.

3. Person in Charge

Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center

4. Duration

1st January 2019- 31st December 2023

5. Process/ Activity

1. Provide the project and inform Mahidol University to acknowledge it.
2. Publicize the project via media platforms such as website, poster, brochure, and online social media.
3. Receiving donations- donators can choose ways to donate are as follows,
   • Walk In you can contact us at Finance and Accounting Unit, Finance and Procurement Division, Office of the Director Tel. +66 2800 2680-9 Ext. 4248
   • Donation via e-Donation system of Revenue Department by Mobile Banking Application
     1. Access Mobile Banking Application with the donator’s bank account
     2. Scan QR Code
        
        
     3. Press ‘Accept’ for sending donator’s information to Revenue Department
     4. Press ‘Confirm’ for donation
     5. Information will be sent to e-Donation system of Revenue Department within 2 working days. For this way, the organization donated will not issue the receipt.
4. Keep accounts for controlling total amount received and send to the proceeds of Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center
5. Allocate money from donation in buying books, textbooks, equipment, media and technology, including money for constructing new building of Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center to meet the objective of donators.

6. Target group

1. Academic and support staff, student, alumni, retiree, and general public
2. Business group, company, shop, juristic person, government and public organizations

7. Expected Results

1. Money from donation will additionally support the budget of the library in buying books, textbooks, equipment and tool, media, and educational technology to Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center.
2. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center can drive itself to be a lifelong learning place for Thai society.

The list of donators
“Giving to Mahidol Libraries”
Donation to Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center for contributing books, textbooks, equipment, media and technology which are educational benefits

Document for download

• Royal Decree Issued under the Revenue Code Regarding Exemption from Revenue Taxes (No. 476) B.E. 2551 (2008).
• Mahidol University Regulation on Budget and Financial Management B.E. 2551 (2008).
• The document of “Giving to Mahidol Libraries” project, the donation to Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center for contributing books, textbooks, equipment, media and technology for education benefits
• Donation form of “Giving to Mahidol Libraries” project
• Donation form of “Giving to Mahidol Libraries” project