Gifts of Circulating Materials

The UCLA Library appreciates donations of materials that will enrich its existing collections, support curricula and advance the university's teaching and research mission. Initiating a gift begins with submitting the proposed titles via our form(opens in a new tab). After submission of a title list, library staff will reach out for any additional information needed and instructions for transfer of the materials, if applicable. Depending on the value of the materials, legal documents to transfer ownership to the UC Regents may be required at the time of transfer. The library does not accept unsolicited gifts without prior approval; any such material may be disposed of at the discretion of the library.

Before submitting titles, please review the following criteria. Any accepted gifts must:

• Have been pre-approved by the appropriate library personnel.

• Be within the scope of our collections.

• Support current instructional and research programs of the university.

• Do not duplicate existing holdings.

• Be in good physical condition and not require conservation.

• Can be made accessible to all users; the library cannot honor requests to restrict materials.

Gifts are accepted subject to the policies of the Regents of the University of California, with the understanding that the university reserves the right to determine retention and disposition. Upon acceptance, gifts become the exclusive property of the university.

Donations of manuscripts, archives, rare books and other non-circulating items should be referred to Library Special Collections at AskLSC@library.ucla.edu(opens in a new tab). Learn more about LSC collecting priorities. Gifts of moving image materials can be referred to the Film and Television Archive at movies@cinema.ucla.edu and tvinfo@cinema.ucla.edu(opens in a new tab).

• LA County Library Books for Jails(opens in a new tab)
  Your local LA County Library location(opens in a new tab) can accept lightly used books and other materials for use at LA County jails. Guidelines for acceptable material, quantities and formats are available on their website.
• Libros Schmibros Lending Library(opens in a new tab)
  Donations are accepted only by prior arrangement; they are primarily interested in and in need of Spanish-language material.
• Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL)(opens in a new tab)
  Local LAPL branches(opens in a new tab) should be contacted about donation acceptance guidelines and drop-off days and times. Donated materials are either added to the collection or sold at branch book sales, with the proceeds benefiting LAPL.
• Internet Archive(opens in a new tab)
  Donations of physical books, serials, audiovisual media and microforms for preservation and digitization are currently accepted.