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Materials Donation Policy
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| Through the generosity of Three Village residents who have donated material to the library, we have been able to acquire some items we have been happy to add to the collection and which have been used and appreciated by our patrons. However, because we are often offered material which is not suitable for our collections and we do not have the means to dispose of these items, it is necessary for us to limit what we will accept. We are happy to accept any of the following, with actual accession dependant upon full compliance with the Library's material selection policy, anticipated use by our patrons and shelving space availability. |
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Books
Books which are in new or nearly new condition in any of the following categories:
- Best sellers or new novels published in the current year.
- Up-to-date nonfiction published in the current year.
- Current editions of standard works, i.e., no later edition exists.
- Recently published paperback novels.
- Fiction classics.
- Books written or edited by a Three Village resident.
Books on Cassette
Titles of general appeal consistent with those found in our print collection which meet the following criteria:
- Professionally produced and fully intact sets of tapes in new condition.
- Only unabridged fiction.
- Abridged or unabridged non-fiction.
Recorded Music
- Only compact discs in new condition.
Videos
Professionally produced videos in new condition, which meet the general selection criteria for the library's video collection.
- Feature films which:
- Are noteworthy for their theme, technical mastery, acting, direction, cinematography, etc.;
- Have been recognized by nominations or awards given by recognized critical, cultural or professional organizations;
- Have been positively reviewed (a "B" average or better) in standard popular newspapers and magazines;
- Have been reissued in video format after some time and which can be considered to be "classics" because of longevity of appeal.
- Children's fictional videos or feature films with a strong "story telling" emphasis.
- Information videos for adults or children which complement our non-fiction book collection and which may be used to inform or instruct. The collection's size and its personal-use orientation dictate that the items selected for inclusion be of a general nature, rather than academic, technical or specialized.
- Videos of outstanding opera, dance or theatrical performances.
Please Note:
Items which are not accessioned will either be disposed of or returned to the donor at their request. Although we cannot supply monetary evaluations of donated material, we will provide receipts for tax purposes for the number of items which we accept.
If you are uncertain as to whether or not any material is acceptable, please check with a librarian by phone (941-4080) or in person prior to bringing the items to the library. They also have contact information for local organizations who accept book donations.
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