Musselman Library is currently not accepting in-kind gifts for the general collection, but appreciates financial gifts. Please review the information on this page regarding financial contributions and donation of rare and unique materials to Special Collections.
Financial Contributions
Financial contributions support student internships as well as purchasing library materials and processing collections. Please visit Giving to Musselman Library to learn about the many ways to contribute financially to Musselman Library. The library accepts credit card payments and checks mailed to the following address:
Gettysburg College
Musselman Library
300 North Washington Street
Campus Box 420
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Donations of Rare and Unique Materials
Please contact Special Collections and College Archives if you wish to donate rare books, personal papers, photographs, artifacts, or other special materials. Carolyn Sautter (csautter@gettysburg.edu) will respond to any questions regarding donations of rare materials.
We welcome publications and personal papers of college alumni and faculty, in addition to material relating to the College's history and the local community. Email inquiries may be sent to the College Archivist, Amy Lucadamo (alucadam@gettysburg.edu).
Acknowledgement and Receipt of Gifts
Monetary appraisals and/or appraisal fees for gifts of materials to the library are the sole responsibility of the donor. The library recommends that donors consult appropriate U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publications and/or consult financial or legal advisors.
Upon delivery or retrieval of a gift, the Musselman Library will issue a receipt of gift (PDF) that acknowledges the donation. Donors will also receive an acknowledgement from Gettysburg College. All documentation should be kept for tax purposes.
Some Options for Disposing of Used Books and Materials
- The Adams County Library System may accept donated books either to be added to their collection or to be sold in their Friends Book Store. Please check their policy regarding Book Donations for more information.
- Check with bookstores that specialize in used book sales regarding their individual policies.
- Better World Books maintains book donation dropboxes in various places. See their website for dropbox locations and policy on what they accept.
- “Glossy” publications only (magazines, catalogues, and annual reports) can be placed in collection bins to benefit the Ronald McDonald House charities of Central Pennsylvania. Details and location of bins are available on the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania website.
- Books that are well-worn, dusty, musty, heavily underlined, highlighted or annotated are typically only suitable for recycling and should be disposed of accordingly.