Adding donations to library stock can be a significant overhead in terms of staff time and processing.

Before a donation is left, we need to ensure the donor is aware of the following: 

• It must be made clear, preferable in writing, at the point of offer if there are any conditions relating to the material being stipulated.

• The library will consider the donation with the same criteria as it would purchased material.

• The library reserves the right to refuse material when unable to accept the conditions attached to the donation, or where the material on offer is inappropriate.

• The library cannot accept donations greater than 8 items in total without prior notice.

• The library reserves the right to dispose of donated material where no conditions apply. There is no guarantee that items accepted for stock will not be withdrawn at a later date.

The following criteria is also taken into account when accepting donations:

• Cost of adding the material to stock (processing, binding, staffing).
• Availability of storage space.
• Staff resource to process the materials.
• Duplication of existing stock.
• Restrictions set by donor.
• Currency.
• Scholarly value.
• Condition (i.e. clean, no markings)
   

Contact: 

Library Helpdesk: extension 2993 (external callers: 01603 592993) Contact Helpdesk online