Donated Books and Other Material
The University of Washington Libraries does not accept unsolicited gifts of books or other library materials due to space constraints and significant costs associated with sorting, reviewing, and processing donated material. The Libraries reserves the right to dispose of unsolicited materials in any manner it deems appropriate. Rare, unique, and other cultural heritage materials may be considered.
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If you think your potential in-kind or non-cash gift will complement or strengthen our existing collections, please contact Special Collections or consult with the appropriate subject librarian.
| We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how your materials might enrich the research and teaching resources of Special Collections. Please contact one of our curators to discuss your donation!
If you are unsure about who to call, or if your materials fall under more than one of the categories listed above, call 206-543-1929 or submit your question online for more information. Rare books, book arts, and historical children’s booksJulie Tanaka Faculty and alumni papers, student organization recordsJohn Bolcer University administrative records transfers Pacific Northwest historical materials and booksAnne Jenner Including: Washington State Jewish Historical Society material, photographs, moving images, and visual materials. Labor, civil rights and social justice materialsConor M. Casey History of Science and MedicineLisa Oberg |
| The UW Libraries reserves the right to decline any gift that does not further the university and Libraries’ goals or may involve special maintenance or other conditions the university would be unable to satisfy. Prior to acceptance, gifts are reviewed to see if it meets Libraries needs. All gifts-in-kind are reviewed, accepted and officially acknowledged.
If your gift offer is accepted, upon receipt, all gift materials become the property of the University of Washington Libraries. We reserve the right to determine retention, location, cataloging treatment, preservation, and other considerations relating to the use and disposition of gifts. Materials not selected for addition to our collection may be donated to other institutions, sold, recycled, discarded, or otherwise disposed of. |
| The UW does not provide gift valuation. In accordance with Internal Revenue Service regulations, the donor is responsible for determining the value of an accepted gift. If the estimated value of the gift exceeds $5,000, then a qualified appraisal is required by the IRS to substantiate a donor’s charitable deduction for gifts-in-kind. University personnel are not qualified appraisers, and federal regulations do not permit the university to give appraisals or estimates of value.
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