The Wolbach Library accepts gifts-in-kind, or non-monetary donations, which are compatible with the Library's collecting philosophy and enhance and complete its selection effort. The Library reserves the right to limit such gifts to those which substantially benefit the Library and are cost effective to receive, catalog, process, maintain, and preserve. The Library, through its governing institutions, assumes ownership of all donations and reserves the right to add donated materials to its collections or to exchange, sell, or discard them as appropriate. The Library accepts donated collections which must be kept intact or items offered conditionally, temporarily, or with restrictions only in unusual cases of exceptionally rare and valuable items.

Appraisal and documentation of materials for tax purposes is the sole responsibility of the donor. The library can help connect you with qualified appraisers. 

All donors will be asked to complete a short Donation Agreement when they make donations to Wolbach Library.

Archival Material

Please email Wolbach Library staff if you would like to make donate archival material to the Wolbach Library.

Books & Office Cleanouts

If you would like to donate books, or you are cleaning out an office and would like someone from the Library to take a look at books before they are discarded, please contact Wolbach's Collection Development Librarian, Eric Brownell.

When Wolbach is unable to accept your donation, we typically recommend patrons work with Better World Books, Zubal Books, or More Than Words Youth.