Middlebury Library Gift Policy
Middlebury’s Library collections are developed to serve the dynamic needs of students of a strong liberal arts undergraduate institution that also offers graduate programs in foreign languages and English literature. Our collections and services today extend far beyond traditional printed books and now include a wide range of sound recordings, archival collections, and digital resources in all formats and for all subjects.
Our collections were built through the generosity of donors and friends. We appreciate the intentions of our donors in considering gifts of materials to the Library. We are specifically interested in potential gifts that we do not currently own and that meet our curricular needs. Unfortunately, the Library is subject to space, staff, and resource limitations which will impact our ability to accept any and all gifts of materials.
All gifts to the Library are accepted with the understanding that the Library will dispose of anything not needed for the collection. Items that do not fall within the scope of the Library may be sent to other libraries in need or sold at the Library's book sales, providing revenue for the acquisition of new Library materials.
If you have items or a collection that you would like us to consider, please contact:
Rebekah Irwin
Head of Collections & Digital Initiatives
Middlebury College Library
Middlebury, Vermont 05753
802-443-3028
rirwin@middlebubury.edu
Middlebury Library Gift Agreement Form
Prior to a significant donation, you may be asked to complete the Middlebury Library Gift Agreement Form. This form records the details of your gift for Middlebury's records.
Special, Rare, or Valuable Materials
Donations of rare books or manuscripts, alumni memorabilia, and other significant materials related to Middlebury College history are accepted at the discretion of Andrew Wentink, the Curator of Special Collections & Archives. Andrew can be contacted at:
Andrew Wentink
Curator of Special Collections & Archives
Davis Family Library 101B
802-443-5501
awentink@middlebury.edu
Monetary Contributions
Middlebury College gratefully accepts monetary contributions directed to the development of its Library collections, including Special Collections & Archives. Please alert us if you are considering establishing a named fund in support of the Library so that we may discuss how we may fulfill your objectives. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Middlebury College Advancement:
Gift Administration
Middlebury College
5 Court Street
Middlebury, VT 05753-6014
You can also give online:
http://go.middlebury.edu/give
Acknowledgement and Receipt
The Library will acknowledge each gift with a letter of receipt, upon request. However, while the receipt will include the number of items donated it will not include an itemized inventory.
Alternative Destinations for Your Gift
If the Middlebury College Libraries decline your gift, here are some suggestions for selling or donating your materials:
- Your local public library
- Local used books stores
- American Library Association’s fact sheet on donating books to needy libraries
Thank you for considering a gift to the Middlebury College Libraries.
