The library accepts donated books, journals, and other media that enhance its collection and support the mission of the University. Anyone wishing to make a donation should contact library staff during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). While we deeply appreciate the thought behind every gift, space constraints prevent us from keeping all donated materials. In accordance with our Library Donations Policy, we accept books no older than five years and journals no older than ten years. Initial acceptance of an item does not guarantee it will be added to—or retained in—the collection. Books and materials not added to our library collection may be offered to PNWU students and faculty, exchanged with other libraries, sold, or recycled.
What to Donate
- New editions of textbooks used in current PNWU course curricula
- Books and manuscripts by PNWU faculty or students
- Certain approved volumes and back issues of academic medical journals
- High quality, detailed anatomical models in good condition
What Not to Donate
- Outdated textbooks or journals (see above)
- Heavily underlined/annotated books
- Laboratory manuals or workbooks
- Newspapers and newsletters
- Reprints of journal articles
- Odd or sample issues of journals
- Material in poor condition (e.g., water or smoke damaged, moldy, mildewed, warped, brittle or missing pages, missing or damaged covers or spines)
- DVDs, CDs, tapes, or other audiovisual media
If you are not sure your gift meets our guidelines, please contact us. Donations are tax deductible, and you will receive a letter of acknowledgment from PNWU. Internal Revenue Code prohibits us from placing a monetary value on in-kind donations, so please consult your tax professional for valuation advice.
Other Places to Donate
Goodwill, Northwest Center, Salvation Army, Yakima Valley Libraries. For donation of medical textbooks, refer to this guide from the American Medical Student Association.
Other Ways to Donate
- Monetary Gifts
Monetary gifts for purchase of library materials are greatly appreciated. For more information about making a monetary gift to the Library, refer to Ways to Give.
- Donate a Journal
Some students, faculty, and community members choose to share their personal copies of journals or purchase a subscription for the Library. Please refer to this list of preferred journals. If you are interested in donating one of these titles or another journal, please contact the Library.
Contact
200 University Parkway, BHH 164
Yakima, WA 98901
509.249.7745
library@pnwu.edu
Hours
Self-service available campus building hours.
Library staff available Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
