Gifts are generally fully integrated into the collection. Gifts are acknowledged by the director or his designate, but appraisals of monetary value are not offered as case law recognizes this as a clear conflict of interest. The librarians weed several hundred items annually. Damaged, worn, and outdated titles are prime candidates for removal from the collection. Library faculty take this responsibility seriously and recommend titles for removal only after adequate investigation as to their potential continued value to the collection.
Some cases require the involvement of teaching faculty.
The library liaisons work through their respective departments in such cases.