Gifts in kind, of books, journals, and audiovisuals, are accepted on a limited basis. When gifts are delivered to the Circulation Desk, the donor will be asked to fill out a gift release form. The donor will receive a copy of the form. If desired, a letter of acknowledgement will be mailed.

Retention of Gifts
The Library does not attempt to maintain a comprehensive collection of health sciences publishing through time. Our book collection is forward-looking. Superceded editions are systematically removed from the shelves. We welcome gifts of journal volumes or issues that will fill gaps in our holdings. With few exceptions, we will not add older materials to the collection.

Gifts are accepted with the proviso that material which is considered inappropriate for the collection may be used for exchange, sale or discard.

Appraisal
The IRS does not accept appraisal from library staff for tax purposes; therefore, the appraisal of a gift to the Library is the responsibility of the donor.

Dedications
For gifts which will enter the collection, donors may specify a dedication message which will appear on a gift plate in the item, and on the catalog record. Donors may specify the wording of a dedication on the gift release form.

Please call (757) 446-5842 for questions about gifts.