Over the years, Lane Medical Library has been deeply grateful for the generosity of individuals and departments who have enriched our collection through monetary donations and gift materials. We welcome monetary gifts to support our collections, programs, and facilities. Financial contributions can be made in memory of family members, colleagues, and friends or to recognize special individuals. Due to space and staffing limitations, and due to a shift of focus toward the acquisition of digital resources, we must necessarily curtail the acceptance of unneeded materials. The following policy provides details for our potential donors.
List of materials
Donors are strongly encouraged to submit a list of materials in advance so that their relevance to the library's collection can be assessed.
Conditions of acceptance
Material donated to the library becomes the property of the library and can be used or disposed of as deemed fit.
Delivery of the gift items
It is the responsibility of the donor to arrange for delivery of the gift items. If a letter of acknowledgment is needed, please fill out a copy of the Donation slip (pdf) and enclose it with the donation. Copies of the Donation Slip are also available at the Circulation Desk.
Letters of acknowledgment
The library will provide a letter of acknowledgment upon donor request. A copy of a donor-supplied list may be attached.
Appraisals for tax purposes
The library is legally prohibited from providing tax appraisals for gifts. Donors wishing to take a deduction from their annual income tax may want to consult IRS Rules and Regulations and/or contact a tax expert for specific questions.
IRS Rules and Regulations
Publication 526, Charitable Contributions (pdf)
Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated Property (pdf)
Recent Monographs
The library accepts donations of monographs that have been published within the last two years. Newly published books are especially welcome.
Serials
The library accepts donations of the current two years unbound journals to which Lane already subscribes.
Historical/Rare Books
Questions regarding the donation of historical materials (pre-1910 publications) should be directed to Special Collections and Archives 725-8045 or .
Other Types of Materials
Please email or phone 725-4587 in advance. (see also)
Monetary donation
Administrative Office
Email:
Phone: 723-7197
Gift materials
Acquisitions Department
Email:
Phone: 725-4587
Historical/rare book donations
Special Collections and Archives
Email:
Phone: 725-8045
(Revised February 2007)
rzwies, October 14, 2009