• Supports the mission of the MSHS
  by providing a circulating and reference collection of print and audio visual material for society member and for the in-house use of the general public.
• Serves patrons with a wide range of interests and levels of expertise,
  from the beginning hobby gardener to the more advanced specialist
• Best serves its users by providing recent material
  with a range of degrees of specialization on subjects of current interest.
• Will not attempt to duplicate material
  of limited interest that is available in other area libraries
• Is not archival.
  Since the emphasis is on current usefulness, material that is out of date, superceded by new editions, or in poor physical condition will not normally be retained
• Is not intended to support academic research
  but may include materials that have academic value.

• Welcomes gifts of funds and horticulturally related books and materials
• Reviews all donated materials
• Evaluates inclusion based on criteria such as age, condition, format and content
• May refuse gifts in poor physical condition or if they do not meet the criteria expressed in the collection statement for the MSHS Library Collection.
• Will dispose of refused materials as it sees fit unless the donor requests their return
• Cannot legally appraise gifts for tax or inheritance purposes
  Upon request, the MSHS will provide a receipt confirming the type and quantity of materials donated. The Library does not assume any legal responsibility if this statement is used for tax purposes.

Perennials for Minnesota and Wisconsin / Don Engebretson, Don Williamson.

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