Donate

Make a Monetary Gift

Thank you for your interest in donating money to Penfield Library! Please visit the SUNY Oswego Giving Page to donate directly to Penfield Library.

You can also donate money to the Penfield Library Archives & Special Collections.

Donate Books, Media, Etc.

The library accepts donations of:

• Current textbooks,
• Items directly related to local or SUNY Oswego history, and 
• Items authored by past or current faculty members.

For current textbooks, please bring the textbook(s) to Kathryn Johns-Masten in the Library Administration suite (Penfield Library first floor) and complete a brief form with your name and contact information. These books will be placed on Course Reserves to provide the greatest access for student use. For other items mentioned above, please contact Archives & Special Collections.

The library reserves the right to decline donations and to determine the retention, location, cataloging treatment, and other considerations related to the use or disposition of all gifts. All donated items become the property of the library and will not be returned to the donor if they are not added to (or are later removed from) the collection.

Where to Donate Books

While we are unable to accept most donated materials, other organizations may welcome your generous gift. Here are some places you might try:

You may also wish to contact places of worship, public and private school libraries, hospitals, assisted-living homes, and local shelters.