PS 1.7 Gifts and Donations
The Library welcomes citizens and organizations to support its service program through contributions of book or non–book materials for Library collections, contributions of appropriate gifts that will enhance the Library’s physical environment, and bequests, trusts, or donations of monetary or other assets for Library purposes. Materials and equipment given to, and accepted by, the Library shall become the sole property of the Library to be managed as the Director or his or her designee deems appropriate. The Library is unable to furnish appraisals of donated items, and reserves the right to refuse any donation.
The Library may accept gifts of miscellaneous books or other materials with the understanding that items not added to the Library’s collection will be disposed of at the discretion of the Library. Such disposal may include Library sponsored book sales. The Library may then use any proceeds derived from such disposal for Library purposes.
Patrons or organizations who wish to donate funds for specific purposes or gifts of a more specific nature, such as works of art, furniture, equipment, special collections, and real property, shall be referred to the Director who will determine whether or how to accept such gift. At times, the amount and nature of the expenditure must be approved by the Board before the gift is accepted. Items so purchased become the property of the Library and may be disposed of accordingly. If a patron or organization donates stock to the Library, the Fiscal Officer or Deputy Fiscal Officer will consult a broker to have this stock converted to cash upon receipt.
The board accepts and acknowledges gifts at each regular monthly board meeting.