Please contact the Library Director regarding the donation of a physical object. The Library Director will bring it to the Library Trustees, who make decisions regarding receipt, use, care, and disposition of articles of value made available to the Lawrence Library.
The following considerations shall be part of any such decision:
- relevance to the mission of the Library
- concerns regarding display, theft, or storage
- expenses relative to acquisition, maintenance, restoration, insurance, and/or disposal.
Any appraisal valuation deemed necessary by the Library Trustees or desired by the donor shall be at the expense of the donor. The use and disposal of any and all gifts shall be at the sole discretion of the Library Trustees. A majority vote of the Library Trustees will be required to accept, maintain, and/or dispose of any gifts. Any funds received from the disposition of said gifts shall be deposited into the Library Gift Fund.
Loan Addendum
In the event that an individual or organization desires to loan an item to the Lawrence Library for temporary display or use, the following policies apply:
Throughout the loan period, the donor must maintain adequate insurance to replace or repair the item. Neither the Lawrence Library nor the Town of Pepperell assumes responsibility for damage by fire, theft, loss, or any other occurrence while on loan to the Library. The loan terms and conditions must be documented by the Library Director and approved by the Library Trustees. A written agreement must be signed by both the donor and Library Director including any donor instructions.
