1. The libraries reserve the right to add any gift or donation, in any format, to all of the libraries’ collections, or to dispose of material donated in any appropriate manner.

2. The libraries reserve the right to refuse any gift or donation carrying stipulations or conditions attached to acceptance, such as special shelving or cataloguing.

3. The libraries reserve the right to refuse any gift or donation that requires space, equipment, maintenance, processing or preservation that the libraries deem prohibitive.

4. The Libraries will only accept materials that are in good condition, with no markings, and free of pests.

5. The libraries will not accept review copies or galley proofs.

6. The libraries determine the final disposition of gifts or donations, including addition in a specific location, applying the same selection criteria applied to all material being considered for addition to the collection.

7. The libraries will acknowledge all gifts or donations from identified donors in the form of a letter. We recommend that donors prepare a detailed inventory and include a copy with their donations. The libraries will review requests on a case by case basis for bookplating materials which will be added to the collection.

8. The libraries adhere to all federal and state regulations governing donations, including rulings on appraisals for tax deduction.  The libraries are prohibited by conflict of interest concerns from providing estimates of monetary value for any donation.  Donors must comply with all IRS regulations in force prior to delivery of gifts or donations to the libraries.

9. Please call Rita Pellen at (561) 297-3781 or email pellen@fau.edu, to make arrangements for drop-off of gift materials.  The Libraries will accept gifts Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM.  Donors are responsible for delivery and unloading of gift items.

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