Gifts of library materials will be accepted and added to the collection only if they are needed and meet the criteria of the collection development policy. Items not added to the collection will be sold at the Book/Bake/Treasure Sale, given to other libraries, hospitals, day-cares, nursing homes, Buxton's Transfer Station, and/or discarded.
Collections
Gift collections will be accepted only by the director,
with the counsel of the Board of Trustees as appropriate, and with the
understanding that the collection may or may not be kept intact.
Periodicals
Gift periodicals will be evaluated to determine their
suitability for adding to the collection.
Return of Items
Once a gift is accepted by the library it will not be returned unless on loan.
Recognition Gifts
The library welcomes monetary gifts for purchase of
library materials given in recognition of individuals or organizations.
The names of the donor/s and the individuals or organizations recognized by
the gift will be listed on a bookplate and affixed to the material upon request.
Other Monetary Gifts
The library welcomes gifts of cash for the direct
purchase of library materials and will try to accommodate the subject or title
preference of the donor. A book plate recognizing the donor will be affixed to
the material upon request. Substantial cash offerings, securities, and bequests
will be handled by the director, who, with the Board of Trustees, will work out
terms of acceptance that are compatible with library policies, the donor's intent,
and applicable laws.
Real Estate or Other Personal Property
The library will accept gifts of
real property that support the mission of the library. Such offers will be handled
by the director, who, with the Board of Trustees, will determine the suitability of
the gift and work out terms of acceptance that are compatible with library policies,
the donor's intent, and applicable laws.
Evaluation
The library will, if requested, provide a written acknowledgment
of the receipt of gifts, but in accordance with income tax regulations, will leave
the determination of a value of the donation to the donor.