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Handling gift books in libraries: a view from the US

Kay Ann Cassell (New York Public Library, New York, New York, USA)

New Library World

ISSN: 0307-4803

Article publication date: 1 September 2005

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Abstract

Purpose

To define the elements of a gift books policy.

Design/methodology/approach

Research based on a review of library gift policies.

Findings

Provides libraries with general guidelines as to what should be included in a gift book policy.

Originality/value

Provides assistance to libraries to find a way to explain to prospective donors how the library handles donations and gifts.

Keywords

Citation

Cassell, K.A. (2005), "Handling gift books in libraries: a view from the US", New Library World, Vol. 106 No. 9/10, pp. 450-453. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800510623128

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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