The Libraries of the University of Texas at Dallas are pleased to accept donations of materials which are in good physical condition and which support the Libraries’ mission and collection development goals and policies.

All gifts of books and other library materials are accepted subject to the approval of the University of Texas System Board of Regents. When gifts are received, they become the property of the University. The University reserves the right to determine retention, location, cataloging treatment, and other considerations relating to use or disposition of gift material. Donated materials which are not included in the collections will be disposed of through sales, exchanges, or other methods to benefit the Libraries.

Packing and transportation of donated materials are the donor’s responsibility.

The Libraries cannot provide an appraisal for any Gifts in Kind donation for income tax purpose. Any determination of value is the donor’s responsibility if the donor intends to claim the donation on their taxes by submitting an IRS form 8323.

In order to acknowledge the gift, the Libraries require a donor’s name and address. A letter will be sent with a summary and inventory of the gift.

If you have questions about a Gifts in Kind donation, please contact Dr. Ellen Safley

Please download and complete a PDF Gift Contribution Form, sending it along with your gift to the:

Attn: Dr. Ellen Safley
McDermott Library
University of Texas at Dallas
800 W. Campbell Road
Richardson, Texas, 75083-0688