Donate a Collection

The University Library has long appreciated gift materials from individuals and organizations; over the years, these donated books and other materials have enriched the library collection immensely.

However, gifts have never been "free," as staff members are required for pickup, evaluation, cataloging, labeling, and disposal (of unwanted items). The library therefore is generally unable to accept gifts of collections of material.
 

What we especially want

Collections of archival or rare material are of strong interest to Special Collections and unique or historic maps of the local region (with the exception of road maps) are of interest to the Map Collection. Individual offerings by authors, publishers, and community members are welcomed and may be delivered to library personnel.
 
If you wish additional information or feel that your collection may have unusual value for the library, you are welcome to contact the gifts coordinator, Paul Machlis, at 831-459-3540.
 

What to do with other materials 

1. In general, unbound magazines, journals, newspapers and other such material should be recycled; both the UCSC campus mixed-paper recycling program and the Santa Cruz County recycling program accept such material. 
2. We suggest that you deliver all other materials, including books, recordings, and audio-visual material to Logos Books and Records. Logos, in downtown Santa Cruz, is happy to accept materials in any quantity. If you wish your material to benefit the University Library, you may indicate this to the Logos staff; you will be provided a gift form for tax purposes and the library will receive credit for those materials that Logos will resell, providing the library with money to purchase needed books.

Contact information:

Library Gifts Coordinator: Paul Machlis, 831-459-3540

Head of Special Collections: Christine Bunting, 831-459-4425

Map Librarian: Cynthia Moriconi, 831-459-3187

Logos Books and Records, 1117 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
831-427-5100 (press 6 to make an appointment)
Debbie Shayne, main gifts contact at Logos Books and Records, 831-427-5104
 
To view and print the library's Letter of Gift Form, click on the link below. 
View Letter of Gift Form