| Gifts and Appraisals | Professional Appraisal Associations | Local Appraisers | Further Information |
Gifts
The University Libraries welcome and accept gifts that enhance the strengths of the existing collections and support the instructional and research programs of the University. Like purchases, gifts are selected for the collections using criteria outlined in the Collection Development Policy.
Donors should be aware that all gifts are accepted with the understanding that upon receipt the University becomes the owner of the material and, as such, reserves the right to determine retention, location, cataloging treatment, and other considerations relating to the use and disposition.
Appraisals
As an interested party, the library cannot participate in the appraisal process. The responsibilities of the donor and donee are fully defined by the Internal Revenue Service. While there are many details, the principal points to remember are:
- Library policy specifies that the appraisal must be made before acceptance of the gift by the library. If in excess of $5,000 or more, Federal Tax Form 8283 must be filed. (If similar items of property are given to more that one donee totaling $5,000 or more, a separate Form 8283 must be used for each.)
- The appraisal must be made by a qualified appraiser not earlier than 60 days before contribution. The report must describe the property for identification, and should include a statement describing physical condition. Inventory lists for this purpose are not provided by the library.
- Donor may wish to discuss prospective donations and appraisals with their attorneys.
Professional Appraisal Associations
| American Society of Appraisers 555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125 Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: (800) 272-8258 Fax: (703) 742-8471 Email: asainfo@appraisers.org Website: www.appraisers.org |
The Appraisers Association of America 386 Park Avenue South, Suite 2000 New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 889 5404 Fax: (212) 889 5503 Email: aaa1@rcn.com Website: www.appraisersassoc.org |
| International Society of Appraisers Riverview Plaza Office Park 16040 Christensen Road Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98188-2929 Phone: 206-241-0359 Fax: 206-241-0436 Email: isahq@isa-appraisers.org Website: www.isa-appraisers.org |
Art Dealers Association of America 575 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 940-8590 Fax: (212) 940-6484 Email: adaa@artdealers.org Website: www.artdealers.org/appraisals.html |
Local Appraisers
Local dealers who specialize in book appraisals are:
| Michael Hatcher 2521 N. Downer Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53211 Phone: (414) 962-2756 |
Hartwin Just Just Books 845 N. Marshall Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 278-8478 |
Further Information
Questions concerning gifts to the Marquette University Libraries may be directed to:
- Coordinator of Collection Development: (414) 288-3396
- Dean of Libraries: (414) 288-7214
- Head, Department of Special and University Archives: (414) 288-5901
Or write to:
Matt Blessing
Head of Special Collections and University Archives
1355 W. Wisconsin Avenue
P.O. Box 3141
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3141