The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) Library has received a new consignment of books from Book Aid International to enrich its collections, facilitated by former University Librarian, Dr. Helena Asamoah-Hassan.

The initiative was described as a continuation of her longstanding commitment to literacy development and library outreach.

Dr Asamoah-Hassan explained that the donation forms part of an ongoing partnership with Book Aid International, aimed at providing quality books to children’s libraries, secondary schools and selected tertiary institutions across the country.

“When I learned that the children’s libraries at KNUST were reopening, I felt it was important to include them in our next distribution. I’m praying that as new consignments arrive, the KNUST Library will always be kept in mind,” she said.

Dr Asamoah-Hassan added that similar donations have benefited children’s hospitals and community libraries, reinforcing her belief that access to reading materials is central to education and social development.

After serving KNUST for 14 years, she said returning to contribute again felt deeply meaningful.

“I’m happy to be back and to support the office I once sat in,” she said.

The University Librarian, Dr. Richard Bruce Lamptey, expressed appreciation for Dr Asamoah-Hassan’s leadership.

“We are very happy that she is here to support us and register the new books,” he said.