Donate to the Library

The library will accept select donations that fit the collection development guidelines of the library. 

Donations may be accepted if:

• The items are in good condition (i.e. no pages missing, broken spine, marking to the pages) and free from mold, mildew, and water damage.
• Items are current and not outdated.
• The items are at an appropriate academic level of scholarship that support the Library’s mission and the university’s curriculum.

The library is currently unable to accept:

• Periodicals: Popular or Scholarly
• Reference Materials: Encyclopedias, Almanacs, etc.
• Non-Commercially Produced Media 
• Audio-Visual Materials: Cassettes, VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs, Vinyl Records, etc.
• Consumable Books: Workbooks, Study Guides, Test Prep Guides, etc.

Donated materials are accepted with the understanding that the library may add them to the collection at its discretion or dispose of them if they do not meet the standards for selection. As a general rule, donated materials will be added to the collection based on the same criteria as purchased material. The Library reserves the right to determine the long-term retention, shelving location, cataloging treatment, and other considerations related to the use or disposition of all donated materials. If materials are added to the Library’s collection(s), the Library will process them in accordance with its own timeline and processing procedures; donors should be aware that inclusion in the collection may not occur immediately.

The library does not appraise or assign a dollar value to gifts.  If requested, the library will provide a donation acknowledgement form verifying the quantity of items donated. 

If the materials you are interested in donating are Jacksonville-area specific in subject matter, pertain directly to Jacksonville University, or you have reason to believe they are rare or valuable, please reach out to our Special Collections department via email (preferred) or by phone at (904) 256-7278. The Library’s Special Collections and University Archives department has separate donation policies and considerations to be aware of.