Is the Antioch University Library Accepting Donations?
Answer
The Antioch University Library is no longer accepting donations of print materials.
We appreciate you considering the AU library as the next home for your books, however except in select circumstances, the Library is no longer accepting donations of print material. This change is aligned with the Library's commitment to provide our community with accessible, up to date resources, and services in support of the University's teaching, learning, research, and service.
Exceptions
- Books on Waldorf education or dance movement therapy may be considered for addition to the collection.
- The Library may be able to accept donations of back issues of serials which fill gaps in our existing print journals collection. Note: We are unable to accept donations of current serials as publishers restrict the use of active personal subscriptions by institutions.
- The library welcomes donations of books authored by Antioch University faculty, staff, and alumni.
In the rare cases when print donations are received, the AU library may not accept all of the materials into the collection. After donation, the library may not indefinitely retain all items. Our collections are small and active; when some items are removed over time, they will be offered to the community or donated.
Receipts: The Library cannot provide verification of financial value of any donated items for tax purposes. We are happy to provide you a receipt which will include the number of items donated but it will not include an itemized inventory or a monetary value of the donation.
Other Options for Donating Books
We understand you want to find a good home for the books that have had an impact on your life. The following organizations and resources are not endorsed by the University; we offer them as a starting point.
- Better World Books
- Local Book Donations helps you find local organizations that accept book donations and specifies which ones offer pick up.
Monetary Gifts
The Antioch University Library accepts monetary gifts for collections as well as support for other related library resources or services. If you are interested in giving, please contact the Antioch University Office of Advancement.