Donation Guidelines
Thinking of making a donation to the Library?
The Hornsby Shire Library and Information Service is always pleased to receive donations. Donations may be left at any branch of the Library Service.
If we decide not to add the material to our collection, we may sell donations and use the money raised to purchase new books and other materials for the library.
Criteria for Donations
In deciding what to keep, we look at the following criteria:
Condition: Items need to be suitable for the heavy usage of a public library. Materials which are damaged or defaced are not suitable for inclusion in our library collection.
Currency: In some subject areas, such as biographies, history and literature, the year of publication may not be relevant. However, books on other subjects, such as technology, need to be up to date.
Relevance: Public libraries stock resources suitable for the needs of the general public. We do not keep highly specialised text books, such as university-level medical texts.
Local Studies Materials
We are always very pleased to receive material relevant to Hornsby Shire for our Local Studies Collection. This collection preserves the history of the Shire and the people who live in it. The collection includes photographs, maps, print items and other material of historical interest.
More Information
General donations: Please contact the Information Services Coordinator on 9847 6847.
Local studies donations: Please contact the Local Studies Coordinator on 9847 6807.
