Giving to the Library

Your outright contribution, named endowment, planned gift or in-kind gift will enhance Library services and programs, including building collections, maintaining technological currency, and preserving and providing access to special collections and archival materials. Every donor to the Humboldt State University Library becomes a Friend.

Donations to the Humboldt State University Library are deductible to the extent permitted by law. To make a gift, please email Friends of the Library or print the downloadable form and mail it with your gift to Gift Processing Center, Student & Business Services 285, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521-8299. On the memo line, please write Library Fund (for library materials and equipment) or Special Collections (to restrict your gift to the Humboldt Room). Or, if you prefer to give to the Library online, designate your gift either for "Library Fund" or "Special Collection." Employees of Humboldt State University may contribute through payroll deduction (information available from University Advancement, 707-826-5118).

Outright contributions augment our ability to purchase books and equipment and to provide access to library resources in all formats. Such gifts include cash, checks, credit card payment, and appreciated stock. Contributions may be unrestricted (in which case, your gift will be used in the area of greatest need) or designated for library collections (e.g., books, Special Collections/Humboldt Room, videos, compact discs, or see our wish list) or equipment, or you may wish to create a named endowment in the subject area of your choice. For information about named endowments, contact University Advancement (707-826-5101).

Honor with Books. You may make a gift in honor or in memory of a person or group: for each tax-deductible gift of $50, your name (optional) and the name that you specify will appear on a bookplate that will be affixed inside the cover of the book. For more information or to make a gift, contact Mary Kay, Collection Development Librarian (707-826-3414, mhk@lib-mail.humboldt.edu).

Planned giving opportunities contribute to future Library collections, services, and programs, and may be discussed with University Advancement staff (707-826-5101).

Donations of new or used books, recordings, and other materials are welcome and may be added to our collections or sold at the Library's annual book sale. Please contact Mary Kay, Collection Development Librarian (826-3414, mhk@lib-mail.humboldt.edu), for details. Computers, printers, cameras, and other types of equipment that directly benefit our programs and services also are accepted. Please contact Jeremy Shellhase, Systems Librarian (707-826-3144, jcs7001@humboldt.edu).