Donations The Friends of the Library welcomes your donations of books and other library materials on behalf of the Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library. The library may add donated materials that support its mission. Materials added must fall within the scope of the library's collection development policy. Donated materials intended for the Friends of the Library may be dropped off at the Circulation Desk. The Library does not pick up materials which are being donated. If donors would like a Friends of the Collierville Library Donation form, please ask at the Circulation Desk or the Friends Again Bookstore. Appraisals The Library staff and Friends group are prohibited by law from appraising gifts for tax deduction purposes. The local phone directory lists appraisers. For specific questions regarding charitable donations, donors should consult the IRS or a tax expert. The IRS Publications 526 (Charitable Contributions) and 561 (Determining the Value of Donated Property) can help answer questions you may have about regulations governing noncash charitable contributions. Donors must fill out IRS Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions) when filing taxes if they are claiming a deduction of over $500 for all contributed property. If donors would like a Friends of the Collierville Burch Library Donation form, please ask at the Circulation Desk or Friends Again Bookstore. Other Donations Donations of other gifts to the Library can be received by the Library Board, the Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library, or the Friends of the Library. Donations become the sole property of the Library without reservation or conditions, and their possible disposition or liquidation will be subject to the Library’s discretion. The Library welcomes the donation of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other works of fine or graphic art. Artwork must be matted, framed, encased or otherwise protected and ready for permanent display. Acceptance of donated artwork in no way obligates the Library to display the artwork. Preference for the display of artwork will be as follows: those that provide an uplifting, pleasant, and harmonious environment; those created by a current or previous Collierville resident; those by a person with ties to the Collierville community. Determination of the monetary value of each donated artwork will be the donor’s responsibility and must accompany the donation. Should you require a gift form, please ask at the Checkout desk or the Friends Again Bookstore. How gifts are used within the Library The Library reserves the right to utilize donated materials in any way that best benefits the collection and services. Gifts may be either added to the collection or donated to the Friends of the Library group.
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