The Library welcomes gifts of books and other reading materials that are deemed to be within the scope of the Institute’s research areas, and unique books or reading materials in science shall be accepted, depending on the item's physical condition.
Although exceptions may be made for rare or unique materials, the following types of items we do not accept:
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items that are duplicated in our collection (except some important books);
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children’s books;
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popular fiction and trade books;
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issues of journals/periodicals;
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media (e.g., DVDs, video/audio cassettes, CDs);
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popular magazines.
Likewise, material that shows signs of mold, infestation, or significant degradation will not be accepted.
Conditions of Acceptance:
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Upon acceptance, a gift becomes the property of the ICTS Library.
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The Library reserves the right to determine if the donated item(s) will be added to the collection, where the item(s) will be located within the collection, and how the item(s) will be made accessible.
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We do not provide an appraisal.
How to donate:
Please contact the Library staff in person or
Speak on the Phone: 080 4653 6080 or
Email: library@icts.res.in