Instructions for donating books and journals to the IFUSP Library

The library's procedure for receiving donations of publications are:

 1. Every donation must be preceded by consultation with Library;

 2. The donor must submit one of the forms below filled with the list of materials to be analyzed containing data or send a list of these

 data by email.

    Form to donate books
    Form to donate journals

 3. After considering the list, the Library will contact the donor reporting what materials have been accepted and which have not;

 4. The donor must observe which items have effectively been accepted by the Library, separate them and deliver them at the Library;

 5. The Library will execute the technical procedures necessary for material incorporation to the assets, which will be done according to the availability

of technical staff working time;

 6. Materials that are generally accepted:

 a) The subject matter is related to the library areas of interest;

 b) Complete the collection, by incorporating relevant, current and complete materials;

 c) The library needs new copies to meet the demand;

 d) To supply collection gaps;

 e) Replace damaged or lost materials;

 f) Add value to the institution history.

  7. Materials with the following characteristics will not be accepted:

 a) works damaged or in bad condition;

 b) PHOTOCOPYING;

 c) Volumes of discontinued collections;

 d) Language not easily accessible;

 8. Exceptional cases will be discussed by staff librarians. For further information, send an email