updated Septemger 12, 2008
312 N. Chestnut; Cameron, MO 64429
voice phone: 816-632-2311 -- fax: 816-632-2969
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Cameron Public Library POLICIES
GIFT POLICY
Due to the size, nature, and staffing of the Cameron Public Library, the
Library should not, and cannot, act as a museum or research facility.
The library does accept gifts of books, pamphlets, periodicals, and other
materials with the understanding that they will be added to the library
collection when and if needed; and if not needed will be added to the Friends of
the Library sale. 1.
Cameron Public Library Board shall have the right to accept or refuse all
donations to the library.
The library director would accept books, periodicals, recordings,
etc. The library board would
evaluate more special or unusual items (furnishings, paintings and personal
collections.) 2.
Materials received will become the property of the Cameron Public
Library. 3.
All books and materials are accepted with the understanding that the
library 4.
It is the policy of the library not to accept special collections on the
condition that they be kept together as a
separate physical entity. Material
will be accepted only with the
understanding that it may be integrated into the general collection. 5.
When the library receives a cash gift for the purchase of materials,
selection will be based primarily on the
needs of the library. 6.
Donors wishing a receipt for donated items are to prepare their own
lists. No
estimate of value or record of items will be furnished by the library.
A donor of a rare item or one of unusual value should employ an appraiser
for tax purposes. 7.
The library reserves the right to decide the conditions of display,
housing and access to the materials. 8.
When gift materials are deemed no longer useful, the library will dispose
of them GIFT RECEIPT FORM
Gifts of materials are accepted by the library with the understanding
that they may or may not be added to the Library's collection. The decision to include gift materials will be based on the
following considerations: The
material meets the Library's standards for material selection; the physical
condition is satisfactory; and the library needs the title, or added copies of
the title.
Please understand that the library cannot make a dollar evaluation of
gifts. If you need a list of titles
given, it should be made before donation of the materials and the list will be
certified at the time of donation.
A bookplate giving your name as donor can be placed in each book
selected. Bookplates are not used
for magazines. Please indicate your
preference.
_________Bookplate
(sign name below as you would like it to appear)
_________No bookplate |
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updated Septemger 12, 2008
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