The UNLV School of Medicine Library’s (SOML) collection comprises nearly 98% digital resources to support equitable access and dissemination of information across all campuses and clinical training sites throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Roughly 3% of the collection is made up of print materials to support curriculum needs and promote the medical humanities.

Due to limited storage and our goal to remain a digital-first library, SOML does not accept book donations for inclusion in the existing print collections. SOML works closely with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine’s faculty to obtain relevant curriculum materials and resources to support student learning.

The library assumes no responsibility for appraisal of gift items, nor can the library accept items under restricted conditions. The library also reserves the right to mark unattended book donations as lost/found and be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs.

Donation alternatives

• Please review the Medical Textbook Donations list by the American Medical Student Association and the Book Donations Program Guide by the American Library Association which lists a number of organizations actively seeking donations to aid national and international literacy efforts.
• If you would like to support the UNLV Surplus Center with your donation, please visit their website to fill out their Donation Input Form.

Other UNLV Libraries

Please note that Special Collections and Archives (located in Lied Library) has a separate gift policy and procedures. If donors have gifts that would possibly strengthen the materials in Special Collections, they should contact them directly at 702-895-2234.

Monetary gifts

The UNLV School of Medicine Library gratefully accepts monetary gifts for use in building the collections or other purposes. Please contact Libraries Development at 702-895-2286.