1. This policy, in conjunction with the district's Donations of Money and Goods Policy will be used to evaluate artwork offered to district libraries as a donation.

2. The purpose of the Library District is to meet the needs of Mohave County citizens for informational, educational and recreational materials in a form that can be used and understood. In addition, it is a goal of the library to maintain an attractive, pleasant, safe, and informative environment that will promote the use of materials and information displayed or distributed by the library. Within this context, the purpose of art in the library is:

1) to provide citizens with an additional format of information that can be viewed in the library, and 

2) to enhance the library environment.

3. Artwork offered as a donation to the Mohave County Library District will be evaluated by a committee of not more than five (5) individuals appointed by the local Librarian to serve on an as needed basis. The committee will make recommendations to the Librarian as regards acceptance or non-acceptance of works offered. Committee members whose artwork is under consideration will excuse themselves from the committee . Committee members may be requested to assist in placement and display of accepted art work.
4. As with all library donations, final acceptance rests with the Library District Board of Directors upon recommendation by the Advisory committee. Authority to accept gifts given by an individual or group during a fiscal year period that are valued at $1,000 or less is transferred by the Board of the District Library Director. The Director may delegate authority for the acceptance of gifts valued at $500 or less to local librarians.
5. All art donations become the property of the Library District unless otherwise approved by the Board. The District reserves the right to make retention decision and to dispose of unwanted items that are deemed by the committee to be inappropriate for library display or have outlived their usefulness to the District. Any item accepted as part of the district's permanent collection may be reevaluated every seven (7) years by the Art review committee to determine its suitability for continuation in the collection.
6. Criteria for acceptance of art work by the library will include:

a. The library will accept only such obligations as can be carried out in accordance with the purpose of the donor and the purpose and policy of the library.

b. When deciding the recommendation to make as regards the acceptance of donated art work the committee will consider:

Is the general appearance of the art work neat, clean, and well presented (i.e., proper framing, undamaged, etc.). If repair/renovations work is required, who will be responsible for costs?

As decorative design, does the work have a purpose? Does the design reinforce the structure? Will the design retain appeal for the life of the object?

How does the work relate to its setting? Is the work harmonious with the library in color, line and form? Is there proper space in the library for display of the work? Will the work relate to the space in which it is to be placed?

Will the design and subject matter of the work appeal to the broad group of people that make up the library public which includes all age groups?

Is the workmanship of the piece of sufficient quality that it will be durable for the life of the object?

7. Art work accepted on a temporary loan basis is addresses in the Districts Exhibit and Display Policy  (Section 8507).

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