Monetary Donations

• Books, periodicals, and other materials will be accepted on the condition that the Library Director or designee has the discretion to make whatever disposition he or she deems advisable. This may include, but is not limited to, using the material for circulation in the library, placing the items for sale or recycling them.
• The library will not accept items which are not outright gifts.
• Gifts of money will be accepted and deposited in the Library’s trust account provided any conditions are acceptable to the Board of Trustees.
• Gifts of personal property, art objects, portraits, antiques, and other similar objects will be considered on an ad hoc basis by the Library Director.
• Gifts of real property, stock and other assets not readily negotiable shall be accepted on the condition that the Board of Trustees has the discretion to make whatever disposition they consider advisable, including coordinating with the Harlan Community Library Foundation.
• The library can provide acknowledgement of a gift or donation, however, any appraisal of value is the responsibility of the contributor.
• Genealogical materials will be accepted at the discretion of the Library Director or designee. These gifts will be accessible to the general public.