Donations Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide clear direction to library staff and the public regarding donations of books, materials, and other items. 

Art objects, antiques and other museum objects will be accepted for display purposes only and are not the property of the Shannon Municipal Library Board. The Board will not be responsible for items lost, stolen, or damaged.

Gifts of Materials

The library accepts gifts of books and other materials but reserves the right to evaluate and to dispose of them in accordance with the criteria applied to purchased materials.  Gifts of items which do not accord with the library’s objectives and policies will be refused.  No conditions may be imposed relating to any item after its acceptance by the library.

Cash Donations and Memorial Book funds

The Shannon Municipal Library Board accepts and encourages gifts and donations from the public.

A receipt may be given upon request for any cash donation.  Donors should be aware that the Shannon Municipal Library is not a registered charity.  No conditions may be imposed upon any cash donation, however, donor’s wishes may be considered in the disposition of donated funds.

In the case of memorial donations, a card shall be sent to the family to acknowledge received donations.  This card shall list all names and addresses of the donators.  Late donations shall be acknowledged in a letter to the family three months later. To avoid discard problems, books will not be inscribed "in memory of".