Gifts

As a general rule, gifts are added to the collection based on the same criteria as purchased materials. The library may refuse any gift that does not contribute to the mission and the purpose of the library. Gifts are gratefully accepted with the understanding that those enriching the collection will be retained and others disposed of in an appropriate manner, such as give away cart, offered to other libraries, recycled (discretion of the librarian).  In Honor and In Memory bookplates are placed in books at the request of the donor.

The following will not be added to the collection:

1. Out-of-date materials with no historical significance
2. Textbooks
3. Duplicates
4. Materials in poor physical condition (loose binding, missing/torn pages) 
5. Preservationally unsound materials (moldy)
6. NO value assessed to gifts 

Once the gift item is added to the collection, it is owned by the library and may be an eventual candidate for weeding and discarding. 

Gifts Policy Form must accompany the donation.  Forms can also be obtained at the library.