Policy on Acceptance of Donations

Building and developing the library collection is a primary task of the university librarians. The library is interested in adding materials to the collection that improve its overall quality and provide good resources that support the curriculum.  The library accepts donations based on the following criteria:

1. The content of the book is current.
2. The book treats of topics related to the academic program of the university.
3. The book is appropriate for the reading and interest level of the students.
4. The book is in good condition.  Old worn out, damaged books with torn pages, underlined and highlighted passages, and missing pages are not accepted.
5. Duplicate copies are not added to the collection unless there is a need.
6. Only complete sets of periodicals and journals fulfilling the same criteria stated above will be accepted.
7. A list will be provided by the donor with author, title, publisher, publishing date, number of pages, and any significant features.  The library staff will decide which books to receive.
8. Arrangements for shipping will be made by the donor.  The university library cannot accept responsibility for payment of shipping the books donated.

Updated June 2008