Gifts for the Libraries

Special Collections & University Archives (Archival and Manuscript Collections)

If your donation includes archival materials or manuscripts please see the following guidelines:

Collection Development Guidelines for Archives
Archival Donation Guidelines for Faculty and Staff (.pdf file)

When you are ready to submit a donation:

1. Read our Gifts Policy (Archival and Manuscript collections).
2. Contact Archives or Special Collections to make drop-off arrangements.
3. Complete the Deed of Gift for Archives and Manuscripts form (.pdf version).

Donation forms are also available from Archives or Special Collections or by mail upon request.

Note:

If your donation includes published materials for Special Collections please follow the instructions listed on our Gifts for the Libraries page.

Donations to Special Collections may be accepted if they represent an area of current collections development (e.g. local historical texts or rare editions) and are not already held in the collection.

Contact Information:

Special Collections
Telephone: (250) 721-8275

University Archives
Telephone: (250) 472-4480

McPherson Library
University of Victoria
PO Box 1800 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 3H5

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