Gift and Donation Information
Our Policy
The Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center recognizes the importance of journal, book and material donations in order to fill gaps in the collections. Gifts that are timely in content and/or relevant to the Library’s mission can provide depth to the collections, and may replace missing or damaged volumes. However, due to the labor-intensive nature of gift processing and University-imposed funding constraints, the Library must be very judicious in its acceptance of gifts.
HSLIC also accepts monetary donations that can be targeted to specific areas of need. Please visit the "Giving to HSLIC" pages for more information.
Donations We Accept
- Books and journals about the healthcare field, published in the last five years
- Books of historical significance
- Materials of historical interest relating to the history of the Health Sciences Center or the practice of healthcare in New Mexico
How to Make a Donation
- Provide a list of the materials, including their publication date
- Within 30 days, we will notify you of the materials we are able to accept
- A time for delivery will be arranged, to assure that personnel and space are available
- Send lists of books and print journals to the attention of Christee King, Resource Access & Delivery
- Send lists of historical materials to the attention of Peggy McBride, Archivist
Contact Information
Questions may be addressed to Christee King, MLS, Collection Management and Special Projects Librarian
General Donation Information
All materials accepted become the property of The University (UNM Business Policy 7710) and may be disposed of in accordance with HSLIC Policy 01-007.
The Library cannot provide an appraisal for gifts. If needed, we suggest the appraising of gifts through an independent appraiser.
Other Book and Journal Donation Programs
The University of Buffalo's Health Sciences Library maintains a list of International donation programs.
Operation Medical Libraries brings medical books and journals to Afghanistan and Iraq.