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  • Services & Resources
    • Online Resources
    • Reading Challenges
    • Genealogy and Local History
    • Home-bound Services
    • Inter-library Loan
    • Meeting Room Reservation
    • Remote Card Application
    • APL Podcasts
  • Adults
    • New Books
    • New Movies
  • Teens
  • Children's
    • New Kids' Items
    • Imagination Library
  • About
    • Policies >
      • Patron Code of Conduct
      • Library Resources Selection Policy
    • Strategic Plan 2015-2018
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board Book
    • Friends of the Atchison Library (FoAL)
    • Job Openings
    • Contact

Donation of Materials

The Atchison Library accepts gifts of books and other materials provided the Library is granted permission to dispose of donated items in the way(s) it deems most appropriate. The Library cannot accept materials which are not outright gifts.

In general, the library accepts fiction and non-fiction books and DVDs that have been published within the last five years, are in near-new condition, and of current interest. Exceptions may include some antiquarian materials, recent printings of classic titles, and materials that are in high demand. Textbooks, encyclopedias and similar reference materials, outdated content, obsolete formats, and materials in poor condition are not accepted. Donations of furniture and equipment are not accepted unless specifically requested. The library cannot appraise donated items.

RECEIPT FOR DONATION OF MATERIALS

            The Atchison Library wishes to acknowledge the donation of the following:

                        Number of book(s) or item(s):____________________

                        Dollar Value:_________________________________

                        (Determined by Donor)

                        Donated by:__________________________________

                        Received by:___________________________________

                        Date:________________________________________

The Atchison Library thanks you for your tax deductible contribution.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Two copies of the above form must be signed by the donor and an employee of the Atchison Library.  One copy will be kept on file at the Library; the other copy will be given to the donor.

Approved by the Atchison Library Board of Trustees and Atchison City Attorney on September 22, 2014

401 Kansas Avenue
Atchison, KS 66002

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