DONATIONS
Monetary gifts
NEED COPY HERE endowment etc.
Honorary
Donation of monetary gifts, memorials, and commemorations are a thoughtful way to remember a special person or occasion while building the library’s collection. Donors may suggest subjects or titles to be acquired with their donation, but the library reserves the right to make the final decision.
A special gift plate identifying the person being memorialized or honored is placed in the material purchased and the individual is notified by the library.
Materials
Marion Public Library accepts donations of new and gently used materials for the collection, applying the same standards as outlined in our selection policy.
Some gifts are added to the collection if they fit the library's needs; some gifts are used for prizes or to be sold in the Friends Book Sale to fund special projects.
Gifts not added to the collection cannot be returned. The library cannot perform appraisals; those who need appraisals for tax purposes should do so before donating.
Materials that cannot be accepted include textbooks, Reader's Digest Condensed Books, back files of certain periodicals. Materials that are soiled, damaged, or have an odor will not be accepted.
Donors may contact the Circulation Desk at 765-668-2900, Ext. 1101, for more information.