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Gifts/Donations to the Libraries

• Collection Development evaluates books donated to the DePauw University Libraries
• Gift books are accepted by the Director of Libraries in accordance with the Collection Development Policy and its guidelines.
• The following items are NOT added:
  
  • Textbooks
  • Scattered or single issues of periodicals
  • Materials in poor condition
  • Titles which the libraries already own
  • Outdated, superceded titles
  • Books from subject areas not taught at the University