Materials accepted

 

Gift materials must fall within the scope of the general collection development policy in order to be added to the collection. They must meet the same criteria as materials that are purchased. The University of Montevallo Library welcomes such gifts providing they support the teaching, research and other needs of the University.

 

Materials not accepted

 

Generally we will not accept textbooks, popular magazines or mass market paperbacks, most U.S. government publications, scholarly journals which duplicate our holdings, materials in poor condition, or outmoded formats. We also will not accept electronic materials requiring dated software. Upon receipt, gifts become the possession of the Library.

 

Disposition

 

As owner, the Library has the right to determine retention, location, circulation, and all other considerations relating to use or disposition. The Library usually adds items that would be unique to our collection and items that may serve as useful second copies. We also may use gifts in our regular book sales or offer them up to other libraries in the region. 

Tax Information

 

Because of tax considerations, the Library encourages donors to discuss prospective donations and appraisals with their attorneys or other tax experts and the University Advancement Office for specific questions about charitable deductions for gifts-in-kind. In general, the fair market value of a gift-in-kind is deductible. 

Appraisals

 

Appraisal of a gift to the Library for tax purposes is the responsibility of the donor since it is the donor who benefits from the tax deduction. To protect both its donors and itself, the Library as an interested party may not appraise gifts that it receives.

 

Acknowledgement

 

The Library will make an appropriate acknowledgement of all gifts. Additionally, as part of the receipt or acknowledgement, the Library will provide a brief written description of the donation. However, the Library does not ordinarily provide listings of donated materials nor are Library staff necessarily able to provide a precise reconstruction of the contents of a gift for tax purposes at a later date.