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 General Collection:
- Review the Gifts Policy
- Contact Cheryl Sebold, Library Assistant III (208-282-3246 or cherylsebold@isu.edu)
Donate Rare Books and Manuscript Materials to Special Collections
The Special Collections and University Archives department 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 the geographic collecting scope of Special Collections. 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 Collections’ focus.
Preapproval of the donated items is required.
To donate materials to Library Special Collections:
- 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)
