Gift Delivery Information
Are you ready to deliver your gift?
- Confirm that your gift will support the University of Washington Libraries. Contact Carolyn Aamot, Gifts Program Manager.
- Enclose a note with your gift that includes the name and address of the donor (person, estate, organization, company, UW department, etc.)
- Mark each box or bag with the word Gift.
- Choose the delivery option that best suits your needs and the size of your gift.
- Use maps to help you plan your trip.
Choose the delivery option that works best for you and the size of your gift.
Large gifts
If you have more than a few items, please deliver your gift to the Suzzallo-Allen Library Receiving Dock:
- Dock hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., except as follows:
- Gift deliveries will be accepted by appointment only on December 24th and 31st. Call 206.543.1859 to make arrangements.
- No deliveries will be accepted on December 25th or January 1st.
- Directions:
- Enter the University of Washington at Gate 2, located at 17th Avenue NE at NE 45th Street.
- Turn onto campus at the Big W, head south on Memorial Way.
- Stop at the Gatehouse:
- Tell the attendant that you are delivering a gift to the Suzzallo-Allen Library Receiving Dock.
- Ask for a loading zone pass. Depending on the time or duration of your visit to campus, you may be charged for parking.
- Take the first left onto Stevens Way, drive 0.6 mi.
- Turn right at Benton Lane. (Benton Lane runs along the side the Paul G. Center for Computer Science and Engineering.) Drive toward the center of campus. Loading Dock is located at the end of Benton Lane on right.
- Alert the staff that you have arrived. Take the steps on right side of dock. Ring doorbell.
Small gifts
There are two delivery options for easy to carry gifts in the Suzzallo-Allen Library:
- Bus routes offer easy access to the campus.
- Convenient parking is available in the Central Plaza Garage, located on 15th Avenue N.E. at N.E. 41st Street. Depending on the day, time, and duration of your visit to campus, you may be charged for parking.
Information Desk
- Hours: Drop off any time during scheduled hours.
- Location: Ground level, Allen Library (North Wing).
Gifts Program Office
- Location: Suzzallo Library, Room 125.



