Thank you for considering us for a donation. While our collection does expand every semester, funding for new games is limited. We welcome donations to help us better meet the needs of students, staff, and faculty at Lindenwood. Gifts received by the 图书馆's Media and 游戏实验室 are accepted with the understanding that the donations are unconditional, are in usable condition, and are suitable for the library’s purposes.

The 图书馆's Media and 游戏实验室 reserves the right to use donated materials as it deems fit, taking into consideration the library’s selection policy, collection/patron needs, and building limitations.  These uses may include, but are not limited to:

• Retained to the main collection or special collections
• Donated to other libraries, institutions, or community centers
• Exchanged with other libraries and institutions for needed materials
• Recycled/disposed of if the condition is deemed unacceptable

Frequently Asked 问题

Do you take donations?

Yes, we accept donations of games, equipment, and strategy guides. For strategy guides, we are specifically seeking older guides, such as Nintendo Power, 游戏职业, PC游戏, 提示 & Tricks, and such titles.

What materials do you already have, and what do you need most?

A complete list of our games can be located in the Lindenwood 图书馆 catalog by searching for platform (PS5, PS4, Xbox一, or Nintendo Switch).

目前, the Media and 游戏实验室 offers 1 Playstation 5 console, 2 Playstation 4 consoles, 2 Xbox一 consoles and 1 Nintendo Switch, as well as one 游戏 PC with Oculus Rift Virtual Reality headset, 1 PSVR headset and a vintage gaming collection.

If you have any questions about what materials we are accepting, you can email Chris Smentkowski. We recommend you check with us before donating.

In general, we have a need for:

• Playstation 4 / 5 controllers
• Playstation 4 /5 games
• Xbox一 controllers
• Xbox一游戏
• Nintendo Switch games
• Board or Card games

NOTE: We only accept game titles in very good or new condition. Excessively abused or scratched movie discs will not be accepted for donation.

How do I donate stuff?

Any donations may be dropped off in person at the Media and 游戏实验室, or shipped to the below address:

Lindenwood University 图书馆 
Media and 游戏实验室
209 S Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301

Will I get a receipt?

We will send you an itemized thank you letter which can be used for tax purposes. Be sure to give us your address when you donate your materials.