Hesburgh Libraries Gifts Policy

All gifts to the Libraries are made with the understanding that the Libraries become the owner of the material upon receipt and as such reserves the right to determine disposition of such gifts.

Gift Valuation

Appraisals of a gift to the Libraries for tax deduction purposes are the responsibility of the donor. The Libraries, as a donee, is disqualified from appraising donations. If a gift is valued at greater than $5,000 and the donor wishes to deduct the gift for tax purposes, the donor must have the collection appraised by a certified appraiser, fill out IRS Form 8283, and send a copy to the University of Notre Dame, Monograph Acquisitions Department, Gifts and Sales Unit, 537 Hesburgh Library, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556.

Packing

Please pack your donation into a sturdy cardboard box no larger than 13" x 16". Do not overfill boxes - leave an inch or so at the top so your books won't be damaged when the box is opened. Recycled boxes are welcome; please make sure the boxes don't have holes in them, and remove any old shipping labels.

Complete and print the attached Gift Receipt Form for your donation. Place the form with the books being donated.

Shipping Information

If you are arranging & paying for shipping, we appreciate your additional generosity. The correct address to use for UPS and other shippers is: University of Notre Dame, Monograph Acquisitions Department, Gifts and Sales Unit, 537 Hesburgh Library, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556

Please notify us when you ship by calling or e-mailing :
Gloria Claeys-Coplin: (574) 631-7642
Gloria.M.Claeys.1@nd.edu or
Mandy Havert: (574) 631-6189
mhavert@nd.edu

We are sorry, but the University and the Libraries cannot under any circumstances accept C.O.D. deliveries. If you have any questions or need help arranging for shipment, please contact Gloria Claeys-Coplin or Mandy Havert.

Thank you for your donation to The Hesburgh Libraries of Notre Dame!