Collection Development Policy:
Gifts
The Livonia Public Library welcomes
gifts of new and used books, (except used textbooks, Reader’s Digest
Condensed Books) audio recordings, videos, and similar materials
with the understanding that their inclusion is dependent on good
physical condition, usefulness to the collection, and other criteria
in accordance with the selection policy of the library.
Once donated, items become the property
of Livonia Public Library, and may be given to other libraries and
non-profit agencies, sold, or discarded if they are not added to the
collection. Donated items will not be returned to the donor and the
library will not accept any item that is not an outright gift.
The library will acknowledge receipt of
donated items but is unable to set fair market or appraisal values.
It is recommended that the donor make a list of items donated. If
items are being donated to obtain a tax benefit, it is the donor’s
responsibility to establish fair market value or obtain expert
assistance in establishing value. The library also reserves the
right to decide when a gift added to the collection must be
withdrawn.
Monetary gift, bequests, and memorial
or honorary contributions are particularly welcome. Funds donated
will be used to purchase items in accordance with the selection
policy of the library. Books, videos, and other materials purchased
with bequests and memorial or honorary contributions will be
identified with special donor plates whenever possible.
If requested, notification of memorial
or honorary contributions will be sent to the family of the person
being recognized. Suggestions for subject areas or other areas of
interest are welcome and will be followed to the extent possible.
Acceptance of donations of equipment,
real estate, stock, artifacts, works of art, collections, etc., will
be determined by the library board, based on their suitability to
the purposes and needs of the library, laws and regulations that
govern the ownership of the gift, and the library’s ability to cover
insurance and maintenance costs associated with the donation.
Approved by
Livonia Public Library Board of Trustees
Date: October 1999
Revised: Nov. 12, 2002
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