Donations to the MCU Research Library

• The Research Library Branch of Marine Corps University (MCU) welcomes inquiries about donations of library materials. We ask that prospective donors not send or drop off unsolicited materials. 
• Prospective donors should follow the steps in the "How to Donate" tab.  
• The library reserves the right to dispose of any unsolicited items. 
• Donations are accepted with the understanding that they become the property of the U.S. Government, and that the Research Library Branch will make all subsequent decisions as to their retention, location, use, and disposition.

The Research Library maintains collections in support of MCU curriculum and faculty research. Commonly accepted materials generally include: 

• Books on military history, battles, wargaming, military technology, psychology, biographies of military figures, etc. 
• USMC Boot Camp Graduation books
• USMC TBS Graduation books
• Other USMC yearbooks
• Cruise books   

If you would like to donate non-book items, you may reach out to the Marine Corps History Division, Archives Branch or the National Museum of the Marine Corps (Artifact Donation or view their Wish List).

We do not accept the following:

• Damaged books - this includes fragile items, items showing heavy wear and tear, water damage, or mold, and heavily marked-up items 
• Games
• Manuscripts
• Paintings
• Personal Papers
• Photographs
• Property