Mae S. Bruce Library
Gift Policy
The Mae S.
Bruce Library welcomes gifts of new and used books, audio recordings,
videos, and similar materials. Items will be added to the collection
in accordance with the Materials Selection Policy of the Library.
Once donated, items become the property of the Mae S. Bruce Library,
and may be given to other libraries and non-profit agencies, sold,
traded, 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 any value. The Library also
reserves the right to decide when a gift added to the collection must
be withdrawn.
Monetary gifts, 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 the Library Advisory
Board –July, 2007
Approved by the Santa Fe City
Council –July, 2007
