Guidelines for Material Donations
As the Hunt Library’s collections continue to evolve to meet the needs of Embry-Riddle’s academic and research community, our guidelines for accepting print materials also evolve. At this time, the library no longer accepts most book or material donations, including personal or departmental collections.
To be considered for inclusion, donated items must be:
- In excellent physical condition (intact covers, quality paper stock, and absence of mold, mildew and dirt)
- Published within the past five years, or have significant historical value
- Supportive of scholarship in one or more ERAU academic programs
- Expected to receive high use
Materials that fall outside of our collection policy include textbooks, popular fiction, software manuals, individual journal or magazine issues, and media such as DVDs, CDs, or VHS tapes. Please note that the library cannot provide appraisals of donated materials or assign monetary value to donated materials.
Other options for donating or sharing materials:
- Local public libraries
- Used bookstores
- Charitable organizations (e.g., Better World Books, Books for Africa)
- Recycling (typically paperbacks and hardcovers with covers removed)
Donation Process
- Review the Guidelines for Materials Donations above.
- If you believe your donation may meet our collection needs, please contact Senior Associate Director for Collection Strategy & Technical Services, Hayley Bommarito, at hayley.bommarito@erau.edu.
- Library staff will review and confirm if items can be accepted.
- If your donation is accepted, you will then be asked to complete the Hunt Library and Special Collections Material Donations Form.
Financial donations can be made via the University Philanthropy website: Giving to Embry-Riddle.
University Archives
The University Archives is open to donations of photos, artifacts, or memorabilia from alumni, current students, faculty or staff that document their time at Embry-Riddle. ERAU colleges, departments, clubs and teams are also encouraged to transfer materials that are of institutional value, historical relevance, in good condition and within the scope of our collections.
Contact the Archives Librarian or the Hunt Library Director to discuss potential contributions, schedule delivery of materials, or if you have any questions.
It is important to note that materials dropped off without prior arrangement will not be added to the collection.