Library FAQs: Tunxis

The Tunxis Library welcomes monetary gifts for the purchase of library materials. Monetary gifts are used to purchase items that supplement existing collections in support of the college’s programs and teaching, or to provide the library with unique materials of interest to the college community.

We prefer not to accept a large number of physical donations, as we are selective in our acquisitions and do not have the staff to review many individual items at once for inclusion in our collection. Additionally, unsolicited donations add to our cost of acquisitions processing, cataloging, and shelving.

Donations are not accepted until they undergo the official review process by members of the Library Staff. No parties outside of the Library may accept donations to the Library.

When donations are offered, the Library adheres to the following guidelines:

1. Donations are only accepted if the library is given complete authority to utilize them as the library deems appropriate. Items which are not needed will be sold or donated to an appropriate destination.
2. Any items donated must be in “like new” condition or better. For donations of more than 5 items, we ask that the potential donor provide a list of titles before donation to help us assess how they may fit into the library collection.
3. An official letter of acknowledgement [which includes the number of items donated] is prepared and sent to the donor. No value is placed on the gift.