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Receipt of Gift Books
Lane Library welcomes and appreciates gift books from any donor, with the understanding that Lane Library is under no obligation to keep donated materials and may dispose of them in any manner. Only those materials that are in good physical condition and that fall within the scope of the University's academic programs are considered for addition to the collection. Gifts are acknowledged by the University Librarian; however, appraisal of gifts for tax purposes is the donor's responsibility. If donors do not agree with this policy, they may choose not to contribute materials to the Library.
The library reserves the right to assess donated materials. Any items that qualify as having the below attributes may be discarded.
- Physically damaged materials
- Materials that may adversely affect ones health (i.e. items that are moldy, mildewed or chemically damaged)
- Most textbooks older than 5 years
- Books that in the judgement of the University Librarian are otherwise unsuitable.
Additional, categorical stipulations:
- Applied Sciences (nursing, medicine, dental hygiene, etc)
- The Library keeps only the latest editions and books published within the last 5 years.
- Pure Sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, etc.)
- The Library keeps only the latest editions and books published within the last 5 years.
- Research / Historical
- The Library keeps books with distinctive historical value or research value, and books written by known authors.
- Business
- The Library keeps only books published within the last 5 years.
- Mathematics
- Books in good condition are kept regardless of the year.
- Computer-Related
- The Library keeps only books published within the last 5 years.
- Social Sciences (history, political science, economics, criminal justice, psychology)
- Selection is based on value.
- Humanities (literature, fine arts, music, etc.)
- Selection is based on value. Cliff Notes are discarded.
- Fiction
- Selected fiction titles will be added to the collection.