Our collections are greatly enhanced by your generosity. We welcome contributions of books, and other published material that align with the University’s curriculum and supports the university's teaching and research missions.
Preapproval of the donated items is required.
To donate materials to the Library
- Read the Gifts Policy
- Contact Cheryl Sebold Library Assistant III (208-282-3246 or cherylsebold@isu.edu) about making a donation.
- Use the spreadsheet template found in the gift policy to submit information about the material you wish to donate.
- Deliver approved materials to the library.
Donate Rare Books and Manuscript Materials to the Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Special Collections and Archives at the Eli M. Oboler Library acquires, preserves, and makes accessible research materials that document the historical, cultural, and folk life experience of Southeast Idaho, the Intermountain West, and the history of Idaho State University.
We welcome donations of rare books and materials pertaining to our geographic collecting scope. We will consider offers for donations of literary papers, family papers, business and organizational records, diaries, journals, personal memoirs, photographs, maps, and other materials that support the collection’s focus.
Preapproval of the donated items is required.
To donate materials to Special Collections and University Archives
- Read more about donating and about the Manuscript Collections and Rare Book Collections (https://www.isu.edu/library/libandcoll/special-collections/)
- Contact: Ellen M. Ryan, Head of Special Collections & University Archives (208-282-3608 or ryanelle@isu.edu)