1. Donations of money and goods are encouraged and welcomed by the District to enhance basic library services but are not intended as a substitute for basic government tax support. All donations become the property of the Library District. It is the intent of the Library to respect the desires of donors when accepting donations.

2. It is highly recommended and strongly encouraged that groups and/or individuals wishing to make a donation to the Library District discuss the gift with the Library Manager prior to the actual donation.

3. Donated materials, furniture and equipment can be accepted only if they match or meet library quality and standards.

4. Major gifts of furniture and equipment to a particular location will remain at that location for as long as needed as determined by the local Library Manager and the Library District Director.

5. Donation of new books and other new collection materials will remain at designated locations until otherwise determined by the local Library Manager. Used books and other used collection materials may be added to the District collection or may be sold at library book sales. The Library reserves the right to make interlibrary loan, intra-district loan, retention and disposal decisions, and set processing priorities for all donated collection materials.

6. Accepted gift periodical subscriptions should be sent directly to the Library. The Library is not obligated to retain back issues of gift periodical subscriptions, or to continue expired gift subscriptions.

7. Acceptance of gifts of money or goods in excess of $1,000 must be approved by the District Library Board of Directors upon recommendation by the Citizen=s Advisory Committee. Authority to accept gifts during a fiscal year period that are valued at $999.99 or less is transferred by the Board to the District Library Director. The Director may delegate authority to accept or decline gifts valued at $500 or less to local Library Managers.

8. The Library staff is not responsible for assessing the monetary valuation of gifts. Donors needing an appraisal of the value of their gifts for tax purposes should secure an appraisal from a qualified appraiser. A donation receipt form will be given to donors upon their request.

9. The District will produce and distribute gift and donations information sheets to citizens and potential donor groups outlining the District's gifts policies and procedures. All accepted gifts are gratefully acknowledged by the local Library Manager.

10. Donor information is privileged and will not be sold or shared with other individuals, groups, or organizations.