Gadsden County Public Library

Updated Gift/Donation Policy

GIFT POLICY

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

The Library welcomes and solicits financial contributions. Community support of this kind is essential to the Library’s growth and strength. Financial contributions should be made through the Friends of the Gadsden County Public Library, a non-profit Florida corporation.

Please note: In accordance with the Florida Commission on Ethics Law (F.S. 112.313 (2) SOLICITATION OR ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS—No public officer, employee of an agency, local government attorney, or candidate for nomination or election shall solicit or accept anything of value to the recipient, including a gift, loan, reward, promise of future employment, favor, or service, based upon any understanding that the vote, official action, or judgment of the public officer, employee, local government attorney, or candidate would be influenced thereby.

BOOK DONATIONS

The Library appreciates the in-kind offerings of books and other materials. In-kind offerings of books and other materials are accepted with the understanding that they may be retained, discarded and used at the discretion of the Library. The Library cannot be responsible for transporting books or other materials to the Library. The Library does not appraise books and materials. Donors should be informed of conditions under which such items will be accepted.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Although the Library does not appraise books and materials, the Library can supply upon request a letter acknowledging receipt of any donations and indicating the type, quantity and date of the donation.

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE OF BOOK DONATIONS

Items must be in good condition. Items must be suitable for the Library’s collection. Items must be given without restrictions or costs associated.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The Library reserves the right to dispose of such gifts to its best advantage. Such disposition may include:

Retention in the main library, a branch library or the bookmobile.

Donation to other libraries.

Donation to local or other institutions or organizations.

Exchange with other institutions or organizations.

Sale.

Discard or recycle.


Approved 1/ 29/2008

posted by GCPLStaff @ 10:13 AM