Due to severe space and staff limitations, the library cannot accept more general donations of books or journals. Selected materials of special interest or value may be accepted with prior permission. The working decision rests with the Serials Librarian or the Acquisitions Librarian who evaluates the gift in terms of its compliance to the Collection Development Policy. Acceptance of gifts are without condition as to their eventual disposition unless specified by the donor and agreed upon by the Library Director. Gifts must be delivered to the Library as the Library cannot pick up gifts.
Materials received by gift are another facet of collection development.
Just as faculty or departmental input and advice is very important to new book selection, the Library will request like advice for certain types of gifts. Such appraisal is the responsibility of the donor. Provide information as to dealers catalogs which quote current prices. Suggest professional appraisers. Suggest Library processing services that can assist the donor in evaluating the gift.