Remember those transformative hours in the Christopher Center—discovering ideas, conducting research, finding space to grow? Today's students need that same experience, and your help makes it possible. Your donation supports expanded resources, updated study spaces, and programming that prepares Valpo students for success. Whether you give $25 or $250, you're investing in current and future Beacons. You can make an online donation to support the us; just select Christopher Center Library Dean’s Fund (under “Choose Designation” → “Academic Success”).


While we appreciate the intentions behind donations of books and other materials, we will accept only materials that fit one or more of the five categories below:

  • Academic materials in good condition published in the last five years. Note: we do not accept abridged editions, uncorrected proofs, or review copies labeled as such.
  • Lutheran-related materials
  • Materials written by Valparaiso University faculty, staff, students or alumni
  • Materials published by Valparaiso University
  • Hymnals of any religious denomination

Donations of manuscripts or rare books (as defined by Library Special Collections) should be discussed with Library Dean Trisha Mileham.


We retain the right to automatically discard without review unsolicited gifts or donations that do not fit our collection. If you are interested in donating materials:

  • Contact the Library Administrative Assistant before bringing any materials to the Library.  That office will advise you whether the materials meet our collection needs, and if so, when and where to deliver the gift.
  • Complete the donation form.  Include a printed copy of the form with the donation.