The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society depends on private donations which allows us to maintain our library and offer educational opportunities to our community. Your generous donation is tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) organization.
If for any reason you do not wish to fill out the form below, you may mail a check to:
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society, PO Box 34, Arlington, WA 98223
For donations of physical materials, see our Genealogy Collection Development Policy at the bottom of this page.
GENEALOGY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY
The Library of the Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society is maintained as a non-circulating library collection of historical and genealogical materials with an emphasis on the history and pioneers of the greater Stillaguamish Valley.
Inclusions
- Books and records for the Stillaguamish Valley, including photographs, pioneer stories, land records, family histories, wills, business records, school records, yearbooks, etc.
- Books and records for the other parts of Snohomish CountyBooks and records for the other 38 counties in Washington State
- Books and records for the State of Washington including older phone books and County and City directories
- Books for the other U.S. States that focus on how to do research in these states
- Books for foreign countries that focus on how to do research in these countries
- A general reference section covering all topics relevant to genealogy
- Rare and collectible books of genealogical interest
- Genealogy periodicals for the past year
- Microfiche, microfilm, CDs, DVDs, and other forms of media relevant to genealogy
Exclusions
- Copies of material already in the collection except for yearbooks
- Boxes of papers with no apparent order
- Unorganized family records (unless they pertain to the Stillaguamish Valley)
- Family Bibles (although copies of the family information may be made)
- Artifacts
Acquisition Methods
- PURCHASES - The Acquisitions Committee will make recommendations to the society; purchases are funded through the Acquisitions Budget
- DONATIONS - SVGS accepts donations of materials as stated above. All donated items become the sole property of the Society and will be used as seen fit.
- EXCHANGES – SVGS will consider exchanging our publications for those of other societies when their publications will enhance our collection.
- ON LOAN - SVGS will accept media on loan for a period not to exceed five years. On loan material which has been in the library catalog longer than five years will become the property of SVGS.
Retention and De-Selection
Materials will be withdrawn from the SVGS library if superseded by a more current edition, or if the material is found to be highly inaccurate or obsolete, or if library space becomes limited.
If space becomes limited, the Library Board will recommend which books or other items should be removed from the library. Final determination will be made by the SVGS Board of Directors within 4 weeks of being notified by the Library Board that such action is necessary.
Materials removed from the collection will be offered first to Society members, then offered to other genealogy libraries, and finally to the public. Whether the books will be sold or offered to other libraries for free, or offered in exchange for one or more of their publications, is at the discretion of the Library Committee.