Archives and Special Collections Gift Policy
Over the years, the Archives & Special Collections at Franklin & Marshall College has grown from the generous donation of material and financial gifts. Alumni, faculty, private organizations, and members of the public have all given generously in support of the college's mission. The Shadek-Fackenthal Library continues to welcome such gifts, and hopes you will consider contributing to the educational and historical value of the collections.
What the Library CollectsArchives & Special Collections seeks materials that match aspects of the following subject areas:
African American History Archives & Special Collections collects materials of the following types/formats: Autographs Please Note: New collections that may support the mission of the college will also be considered with great interest. For a complete understanding of current collecting priorities, please consult the Collection Development Policy of Archives and Special Collections. What the Library Does Not CollectArchives and Special Collections does not collect any and all items relating to American and World History, common reproductions of historical documents, decorative arts artifacts, and local genealogical materials.Access to MaterialsThe Shadek-Fackenthal Library abides by the American
Library Association/Society of American Archivists' 1994 Joint Statement on Access to
Original Research Materials. Care of MaterialsWhen the Archives & Special Collections adds gift materials to its holdings, it takes care to ensure their long-term preservation and to make them accessible to students, faculty, and professional researchers. All materials are housed in secure areas under environmentally controlled conditions. Items do not circulate outside the Archives and Special Collections Reading Area. Acid-free boxes, folders, and other containers are employed to house materials, and item-level conservation steps are taken when appropriate. To enhance the research use of materials, collections are arranged, described, and cataloged in accordance with nationally recognized library and archival standards. To promote widespread awareness of holdings, the Shadek-Fackenthal Library makes descriptions of collections available on its website, in the Franklin & Marshall online catalog, and through national directories such as Archives USA. Copyright and Tax ConsiderationsCopyright Preferably, copyright remains with the donor and/or donor's heirs, subject to copyright ownership and renewals. The statement on copyright within the Deed of Gift should be addressed at the time of transfer. For additional information regarding copyright and public domain, please see the following websites:
Tax Considerations In compliance with the current tax law, the Library does not provide appraisals for gifts received. The appraisal of a gift to the Library for tax purposes is the responsibility of the donor who benefits from the tax deduction. Making a GiftIf you are interested in making a material or financial gift to the Archives & Special Collections, please stop by the Shadek-Fackenthal Library, or contact librarian Christopher Raab with a description of the potential gift. Christopher Raab Please Note: For UPS/FedEx packages, please substitute the following street address for P.O. Box 3003: 450 College AvenueTelephone (717) 291-4225 Deed of GiftA Deed of Gift will be discussed with the donor, and signed by all parties upon transfer of the materials. The Deed of Gift addresses the following legal concerns:
A sample copy of our Deed of Gift form can be provided upon request. Thank you for considering the Archives & Special Collections at Franklin & Marshall College.
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