Gifts are accepted at the discretion of the Subject Librarians or the Library Director, as appropriate. If in the judgment of the Librarians, an item is inappropriate, it is declined or directed elsewhere.

Gifts such as memorabilia, manuscripts, decorative items, or objets d’arts are generally not added to the collection. If they relate in some way to the college and its history or alumni, they may be accepted as archival resources. Once accepted by the library, gifts are not returned to the donor.