no.1881-ACKNOWLEDGING DONATIONS

From: Lynn F. Sipe <lsipe_at_usc.edu>
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 18:08:49 -0700
To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu
From: "Charles  T. Kendall" <ckendall_at_sterling.edu>

Our library practice has been to make a detailed list of the books,
periodical runs, etc. that individuals donate, and to send a copy of the
list with our letter of acknowledgement. Most donations have no particular
financial value. Some of the items in a donation may be added while others
are set aside for a book sale.  It would speed procedures greatly if we
just counted the items and listed a summary in the letter, such as "10 hard
cover and 5 paperbound books." How do other libraries deal with this issue?

Charles T. Kendall <ckendall_at_sterling.edu> Director, Mabee Library
Sterling College (125 W. Cooper) P.O. Box 98 Sterling, Kansas 67579 USA
316-278-4233 (ofc) 316-278-2775 (fax)
Received on Wed Nov 11 1998 - 17:03:47 EST