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We appreciate the generosity of those wishing to donate treasured collections to the CVTC Library. However, we are unable to accept most donations of book, journal and other materials for the general collection due to space constraints and the high cost of sorting, reviewing, and processing donated material.

Please consider one of these other options for passing along your material: your local public library, used bookstores, or charitable organizations. If you feel your potential gift is of critical research value to the CVTC Library, please contact the Library Director. Thank you for your interest in supporting the CVTC Library!

Criteria for accepting donated materials include, but are not limited to:

• Items must be in good condition and not contain mildew or mold
• Fiction, non-fiction, and DVDs published within the last 5 years
• Potentially of critical research value which supports a CVTC program or service, and published within the last 5-10 years, depending on subject area
• The item is currently assigned in a CVTC course, or is a replacement/newer edition of a previously purchased item.
• Books about Hmong subject areas
• Board games
• Faculty, student or alumni authored donations

The CVTC Library will not make valuations of gifts for tax purposes. Please refer to an attorney or accountant. The Library retains the right to accept all, none, or part of a proposed gift, based on the evaluation of its usefulness to the collection.