Gifts and donations policy

Abstract

This policy is intended to set out the principles that the University of Malta (UM) Library will follow when accepting donations of information material or archival content. The UM Library welcomes donations of information material or archival content for educational and research purposes in line with the guidelines and conditions outlined in this policy. Accepted material should support the teaching and learning programmes, research initiatives and/or contribute towards the curation of the national heritage. The policy is organised in 2 sections: General Collection which governs materials such as books, periodicals and reference resources that fall within the remit of the University Library; and Archives and Rare Books Section which aims to acquire rare printed books, manuscripts and collections by donation, particularly unpublished personal papers, correspondence, diaries, photographs and scrapbooks that fit within the scope of the Library’s collection development policy and that complement existing collections.