Mechanism for Receiving Books and Sources Donated to the Library

The donation activity contributes to the development of information sources in university libraries, and the donation policy aims to regulate the process of supplying the library with various information sources in a manner consistent with the library’s vision and serves the community of beneficiaries. Below is the mechanism adopted by the College library:1- The library accepts donated materials from various entities such as (authors, faculty members, students, visitors, universities and academic institutes, specialized study centers, etc.).2- The donation is made by delivering the donated materials to the office of the Dean, and after His Excellency reviews them, he refers them to the library with an official memorandum.3- Donated books are subject to the Intellectual Safety Committee to protect readers and ensure that the content is compatible with the religious, national, and moral values of society.4- Donated materials are recorded in a special register called (Donation Register).5- Donated materials are treated like the rest of the library’s collections in terms of classification plan, call numbers, and their locations on the library shelves, where cataloging and classification are carried out according to the Dewey Decimal System and book information is recorded in the acquisition register and uploaded to the Koha electronic system and the College’s official website.6- A letter of thanks is presented from the Dean to the donor.