Donations to the Library Guide

Donating to the library:

• Please review our physical condition and intellectual content requirements prior to donation
• Pack the books in boxes or sturdy bags
• Complete the Deed of Gift - Library form to submit with the books
• Community Members - please contact the library director for consultation about larger collections (over 25 books) prior to donating
• Faculty and staff may donate without prior consultation, unless the donation is very large (over 100 books)
• Before coming to the library, check our hours as they change during and between semesters, at LibCal - Hood College

Donating to the archive:

• Learn about our collections development goals and policy, Introduction - Archives and Special Collections - Library Research Guides at Hood College (libguides.com)
• Review our physical condition requirements prior to donation
• Consult with the archivist, 301-696-3873
• Review physical condition requirements
• Complete the Deed of Gift - Archive form
• Contact the archivist for drop-off instructions