Donations

Donations to the Library

If you are interested in donating items to the Library please contact Paula Cardozo. Donations will not be accepted in the Library without prior approval. Although donations are much appreciated, considerable work is involved in the process - from drop off and appraisal, to shelf ready.

Thank you for understanding.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact:

Paula Cardozo, Librarian

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phone 705-474-3450 ext. 4765

Donations Policy

Download our Donations Form

1. Information for Donors of Books and Other Library Materials

Please note: Library staff do not pick up or transfer large library collections.

Books

The Library is interested in donations of books and other materials that will enrich and strengthen the collections for research and learning. Relevance to the courses offered at Nipissing and Canadore along with the physical condition of the items being offered form part of the rationale for accepting donations. The Library also accepts donations for Nipissing’s Bracebridge and Brantford campus libraries and Canadore College’s campus at Commerce Court and Parry Sound.

Gifts Acceptance Policy

On receipt, the Library becomes the owner of the materials and determines whether they will be added to the collection and where they will be located.

Generally, the Library does not accept the following types of materials: textbooks, incomplete sets, offprints, photocopies and ordinary magazines.

You may be entitled to a tax receipt for the fair market value of your donation. In most cases, book appraisals are done in house.

Please download and complete the required Donations Form .

2. Archives Donations and a few things to consider …

Archives in the New Library

The Harris Learning Library has a designated space for an institutional archives.

What Will the Archives Collect?

The Archives intends to preserve records that have enduring significance to the history of Canadore College and Nipissing University. Faculty papers will be acquired only if they relate directly to the history of Canadore College or Nipissing University.

Records may include legal documents such as articles of incorporation, executive board and committee minutes, by-laws, correspondence, planning documents, summary financial documents, Senate agendas, minutes and committee reports, newsletters, memoranda, directories, press releases, calendars, programs, commemoratives, photographs, maps and surveys, non-print materials and more.

What happens to your donation?

A donation involves a legal transfer of ownership from a private individual, organization or business to the Learning Library.

You may be entitled to a tax receipt for the fair market value of your donation. This may require an external monetary appraisal.

The Library will publicly acknowledge significant donations, unless a donor requests privacy.

Copyright

The intellectual rights of records creators are protected under Canadian Copyright law. Copyright usually belongs to the author and may be bequeathed to family members through a will. It can be transferred legally from one person or institution to the Library. Copyright owners of significant archival materials are encouraged to transfer copyright.

Sensitive records

If your donation contain records of a sensitive or personal nature library staff can discuss options for addressing your concerns.

Prearranged Donations

The Library can arrange for the transfer of your records at a later date through a signed agreement which may include a schedule for future donations. As well,

the Library can help you plan a bequest of records. Planned giving is an excellent option if you wish to transfer important records as part of your estate.

Need more information?

We encourage you to get in touch with the Library to talk about your donation.

Please contact Paula Cardozo, Librarian