Can I donate books or other materials to the library?

Thank you for considering Austin Community College Library Services (ACC LS) for your previously-loved materials; ACC LS is grateful to those who offer to donate resources to the collection. All donated materials must meet the same selection standards as the rest of the collection and must support the curriculum goals of the college, and the research, informational, and lifelong learning needs of our students, faculty, and staff. For this reason, ACC LS reserves the right to refuse materials and/or dispose of any materials after acceptance that do not meet ACC’s needs or requirements. All disposals are conducted according to stated College Policy for disposition of materials.

Formats accepted by Library Services:

• Print
• Electronic resources
• CD
• DVD

Formats not accepted by Library Services:

• Microform
• Casette tape
• Video tape

How it Works

To donate materials, you may bring any new or slightly-used materials in good condition to any campus library location. Materials visibly damaged, heavily marked, or well-worn may not be accepted by library staff. Materials in good condition will be accepted and sent to the appropriate Subject Librarian for review. If the materials meet our selection criteria, they are added to the collection and treated like any other material in the collection; materials that are not accepted are disposed of according to stated College Policy for disposition of materials.

Donations of 15 items or more should not be brought to the library; a list of the items must first be sent to the library for review. The list should include the title, author, and publication date of each item. The appropriate Subject Librarians will review the list of materials and identify items that can be added to the collection before any items are brought to the library for donation.

ACC LS does not independently verify the value of donated items, nor is it able to provide a list of titles donated, but, if requested, it will respond to the donor with a letter verifying the number of items donated. If any communication is desired regarding the review/acceptance of the materials, that must be requested upon the physical donation of the materials.

Additional Options & Resources

Prior to donating, you may want to consider these other options: Options For Getting Rid Of Unwanted Books, Magazines, Videos.

Memorials and monetary gifts

Monetary gifts from individual or departmental donors are not accepted in Library Services, but inquiries are forwarded to the ACC Foundation:
www.austincc.edu/foundation
512.223.7719