Gifts in Kind

Gifts-In-Kind

The Libraries’ collections are varied and valuable.  Part of the Libraries’ mission is to maintain a robust, unique, and relevant collection for use by Binghamton University’s faculty, students, staff and alumni. In most cases, offers of gifts in kind will only be considered if they fit within the collecting scope of Special Collections rather than the general library collection.

Material reviews are common and can take place on the phone, via email and in person, by appointment. 

Types of Gifts desired:

  • Primary sources, such as relevant archival and manuscript materials, photographs, architectural plans, and audio-visual recordings.
  • Rare books and printed matter
  • Significant historical items and collections related to Binghamton University and its precursors
  • Locally significant collections and materials, documenting people, groups, events, businesses, and communities of the Triple Cities and the Southern Tier.
  • Unique and scarce material relating to the long 1960s (1960-1975)

Gifted collections become the property of the University Libraries and as such, the Libraries reserve the right to determine retention, location, circulation, and all other considerations relating to use or disposition.

For more information about gifts in kind, contact:

If you are interested in providing a financial gift to the Libraries, see Giving to the Libraries.