Giving to the Library

Funds managed by the Georgia State Foundation support collection building, student success, preservation, programming, scholarly activities and other aspects of the University Library’s work. To learn more about individual funds and the goals they support, visit Georgia State University Library Funds.

Donating Books and Journals: Do you want to donate items to the University Library’s collections? Read our Materials Donation Policy for donation guidelines.

We value donated gift materials from individuals and organizations and carefully review prospective gifts. Not all donations can be accepted—direct questions about library materials donations to Skye Hardesty, Collection Development Department Head.

Donating Rare or Unique Collections: Would you like to donate historical materials for future researchers? Contact Special Collections and Archives at archives@gsu.edu. In your message, briefly describe what you’re considering donating. An archivist will contact you to assess whether your items fit our collections and help you prepare your items for donation. To learn more about donating, read our Special Collections donor pamphlets:

• Donating personal collections
• Donating organizational collections

Guided by the strategic intentions for the Library articulated by the Dean of University Libraries, the Board’s purpose is to seek to strengthen the resources and capabilities of the Library in its role as a vital partner in student success and research excellence at the university. To learn more about the Board and its members, visit the Board of Advocates.

Planned Giving: Consider including the University Library in your will or estate plan. A deferred gift can enable you to make a significant contribution with profound impact, provide income for your family, reduce taxes and establish a lasting legacy for you and your family at the University Library.

Endowments: Endowments provide endless support to the University Library and enable us to fulfill our mission in perpetuity. We encourage you to contribute to one of our existing endowed funds or make an investment in the library’s future by establishing a new fund. The minimum amount required to establish an endowment is $25,000.

Corporate/Foundation Gifts: The Georgia State Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) facilitates mutually beneficial collaborations, partnerships, and sponsorships in areas such as philanthropy, sponsored research, student recruitment, technology transfer, and continuing education. Contact CFR to discuss making a corporate or foundation gift to the University Library.