The library will accept gifts of monographs, journals, manuscripts, and other materials appropriate to the collection. All gifts are final. By the act of the donation, the donor permanently relinquishes all rights to ownership and disposition. Therefore, the library may appropriately exchange, disseminate, sell, or discard those items that cannot be added to the collection. Before accepting gifts on behalf of the library, staff members must ensure that donors understand and agree to this condition. If there is any question about accepting a gift, the final determination rests with the Director of Libraries.

The donor must complete the Deed of Gift Form. Official acknowledgment of the gift is made by Institutional Advancement and the Director of Libraries. Guidelines for evaluation of gifts are the same as those for selecting purchased materials.

The library cannot make appraisals. It abides by the Statement on Appraisal of Gifts, approved by the Board of Directors of the Association of College and Research Libraries.

Gifts of money may be used by the library to purchase library materials, equipment, or services. Donors of monetary gifts may designate the use of those funds for specific purchases through agreement with the Director of Libraries.

Any material that bears the ownership markings of another institution and does not have any indication of having been withdrawn from that institution's collection will be returned to the proper institution when possible.

Reproductions or photocopies of copyrighted works will not be accepted unless evidence of compliance with the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code) and its prevailing interpretation is provided.