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Gifts Policy

The Library accepts donations of books, journals and electronic resources which enhance Library support of academic programs, and/or adds to our Special Collections [military, science fiction, western fiction, and southwest books] holdings. The Library does not accept popular fiction paperback books, or popular magazines.  Hardcover copies of new fiction books will be considered.

All the following criteria must be met:

1. All materials must be reviewed and approved in advance of delivery.  Collection development librarians or special collection librarians are available to review materials.  To arrange a review of your materials please contact Carol Kelley at 747-6718.
2. Gifts are accepted with the understanding that upon receipt the University becomes the owner of the material and reserves the right to determine retention, location, cataloging treatment, and other considerations relating to use or disposition.
3. Manuscript donations are subject to the rights/restrictions of the deed of gift.
4. Monetary appraisal of a gift is the responsibility of the donor.  Donors may wish to discuss prospective gifts and appraisals with their attorneys, tax counsels, or the Development Office.  It is important to discuss the value of gifts in advance whenever tax considerations are a primary concern.
5. Gifts delivered to the library without following this policy cannot be accepted.

Revised 11/30/07