Library Programs
A responsible, free solution for deaccessioned and withdrawn materials.
Libraries are constantly refreshing their collections — weeding outdated titles, withdrawing damaged copies, and making room for new acquisitions. The result is often carts, boxes, and sometimes entire rooms full of deaccessioned books that need to go somewhere. BookDrop makes sure that somewhere isn't a dumpster.
How It Works
We've designed the process to be as easy as possible for library staff.
- 1Contact us when you're ready. Whether it's a single weeding project or an ongoing deaccession schedule, let us know and we'll set up a plan.
- 2We come to you — for free. Our team picks up all materials at your library. No charge, no minimum, no sorting required on your end.
- 3Books get a second life. Every book is evaluated. Resalable titles reach new readers through our network. The rest is recycled responsibly.
Why Libraries Choose BookDrop
Completely free
No fees for pickup, processing, or disposal. We cover everything.
We take everything
All deaccessioned materials — no cherry-picking, no leaving the hard stuff behind.
Flexible scheduling
We work around your hours and your timeline. One-time pickups or ongoing partnerships.
Responsible handling
Your patrons' donations and your collection's history are treated with care — redistributed, not dumped.
Any Size, Any Frequency
Whether you have a few carts from a routine weeding or an entire storage room from a major collection overhaul, we can handle it. Many of our library partners schedule regular pickups — quarterly, monthly, or as needed. We fit your workflow, not the other way around.
Our Partners
Trusted by Universities, Libraries & Nonprofits
We work with leading institutions across the country to keep books in circulation and out of landfills. BookDrop's roots run deep in the book world — Baker & Taylor, the nation's largest library distributor for nearly two centuries, was an early part owner of our company.
Start a Pickup Plan
Whether it's a single weeding project or an ongoing deaccession schedule, fill out the form and we'll set up a plan.