Gifts
Policy
The UTDB Library accepts and appreciates gifts of library
resources and monetary gifts. The library accepts gift materials with
the understanding that the Assistant Library Director reserves the
right to determine whether the items fit the goals of the collection.
Scope of information, currency, student and faculty needs, available
space, funding for binding, condition of items, and duplicate resources
in the collection will help to determine whether the gifts are accepted
and how they are utilized. Gifts that have restrictions placed on
them may not always be accepted. Every
effort will be made to add gift items that are not already available
in the collection. The gifts may occasionally be offered to students,
faculty, and staff if the library is not in need of the items. The
Assistant Library Director will attempt to assist the donor to locate
a place to donate their gifts if they are declined.
The Assistant
Library Director will work with donors of monetary gifts to try
to best accommodate their wishes for the gift. Every effort will
be made to accommodate the donor’s requests when possible.
If the donor’s request cannot be met, the donor will be notified.
The Library
cannot assume responsibility for assigning monetary values to gifts
for tax purposes due to federal guidelines. However, a letter of
acknowledgement for the gift can be given.
For additional
information, please contact Carolyn Harty, Assistant Library Director
at 713-500-4204 or Carolyn.M.Harty@uth.tmc.edu.
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