Difference between revisions of "Gift and Exchange"
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Exchanges are library materials obtained through cooperative institutional agreements between Pustaka Negeri Sarawak and other libraries, universities or research institutes. Exchange agreements can also result in groups of periodicals, a mix of serials and monographs, or subscriptions or groups of monographs being purchased for the exchange partner. | Exchanges are library materials obtained through cooperative institutional agreements between Pustaka Negeri Sarawak and other libraries, universities or research institutes. Exchange agreements can also result in groups of periodicals, a mix of serials and monographs, or subscriptions or groups of monographs being purchased for the exchange partner. | ||
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Gifts of materials will be accepted with the understanding that they will be subjected to the same criteria for inclusion in the collection as purchased materials. | Gifts of materials will be accepted with the understanding that they will be subjected to the same criteria for inclusion in the collection as purchased materials. | ||
Revision as of 11:48, 22 August 2019
Definition
Gifts are library materials that are obtained free of charge. Gifts may be in any format. They may be solicited or unsolicited. Exchanges are library materials obtained through cooperative institutional agreements between Pustaka Negeri Sarawak and other libraries, universities or research institutes. Exchange agreements can also result in groups of periodicals, a mix of serials and monographs, or subscriptions or groups of monographs being purchased for the exchange partner.
Acceptance of Gifts
Gifts of materials will be accepted with the understanding that they will be subjected to the same criteria for inclusion in the collection as purchased materials.
Acknowledgement fo Gift
Without prejudice to the value and quantity, all gifts shall be acknowledge appropriately. A Written acknowledgement of the gift shall be sent to the donor as appreciation of his or her contribution to the Gift and Exchange program.
Declining Gifts
Pustaka reserves the right to refuse gifts that are:
- Inappropriate for the collections and does not meet the collection development policy
- Out of date materials (subject to Pustaka Negeri Sarawak Collection Development Policy)
- Duplicates of items for which additional copies are not needed
- If it is necessary to decline the gift, Pustaka may suggest potential alternative institutions to the prospective donor
