Giving to Special Collections
Individuals and organizations interested in donating materials to institutions like LSU Libraries Special Collection are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the standards suggested by the Society of American Archivists. The following resources may be helpful:
- Deeds of Gifts: What every donor should know
- Guide to Donating Your Personal or Family Papers to a Repository
- Guide to Donating Your Organizational Records to a Repository
If you are interested in donating books, you may find useful information in "Your Old Books," produced by the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries.
- Giving to the LSU Libraries



