Library Policies

Gifts of books and other materials play a crucial role in building the collections of the Ellender Memorial Library at Nicholls. This policy statement governs proposed gifts of materials to the Library.

The library continues to welcome gifts of materials that support the library’s mission, with a particular interest in scholarly, current, or rare items in good physical condition. However, the library must also consider the cost incurred in evaluating, processing, cataloging, preserving, storing, and providing access to contributed materials.

For these reasons, the library cannot accept all offered gifts of materials. Once gifts are received, items become the property of Ellender Memorial Library. The library reserves the right to use or dispose of such materials in any manner deemed appropriate, without any obligation to the person donating. If the collection you are donating is important to you, please provide us your contact information so these books can be returned to you if they are not added to our collection.

The library is prohibited from appraising any book donation. Donors may request a brief letter of acknowledgment that states the number of items donated for tax purposes. For additional information on legal or tax consequences, all prospective donors are encouraged to consult with their financial advisors before finalizing any gift.

For more information, please contact el.reference@nicholls.edu or 985-448-4654.