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Gifts to the Libraries
The Wichita State University Libraries
need your help more than ever. The number of books and periodicals
published every year is growing. Yet, because the library's budget
does not keep pace with inflation, fewer works may be added each year
to the collection. If the University is to continue to attract fine
students and faculty, the library must provide the scholarly books, journals, and databases
needed by faculty and students.
Learn about the "Preserve Our
Resources Campaign"!
Monetary Gifts and Endowments
One way to make a monetary gift to the WSU Libraries is by using the
WSU Foundation's "Online Giving" form. Click
here for the WSU
Foundation form. " Select "University Libraries" in the drop-down
""Gift Designation" box on the form.
You may also contact the Office of the Dean of
University Libraries at (316) 978-5120 about making a gift to the
Libraries.
A gift of $50 or more could purchase a book in any subject you recommend. If you prefer, the subject may be chosen by the library
staff. A gift of $100 or more could help purchase several books or a
subscription to a journal. A gift of $1,000 permanently invested
produces income that enables the library every year to add a number of
volumes to its collection. A $10,000 named endowment could make very
significant additions in books or journals, either in a field of study
of particular interest to the donor or honoree or in a field selected
by the library.
Gifts of Books and Other
Materials
To donate books or other materials,
contact the Coordinator of Collection Development at (316) 978-5072.
Gift bookplates may be placed in donated volumes at the request of the
donor. All gifts become the property of the library. The library staff
will determine whether the gift will be retained, where it will be
shelved or located, and how it will be cataloged and circulated.
Materials not added to the collection may be sold or donated to other
libraries.
Acknowledgment of Gifts
All gifts from identified donors, both
monetary and material in kind, will be acknowledged. Donors who intend
to deduct the value of their gifts for income tax purposes are
encouraged to contact their tax attorneys or their accountants.
Appraisals
Federal laws do not allow the library to
make appraisals. Donors are invited to consult the AB Bookman's
Yearbook, which is held in the library, to find qualified appraisers
in the region.
Gifts to Special Collections
Special Collections and University
Archives accept gifts of books, manuscripts, archives, and relevant
artifacts as well as other materials related to the University or
associated with designated collection interests. Contact the Curator
of Special Collections, (316) 978-3590, for more information.
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