Margaret Herrick Library Collection Development Policy

10 1 Academy Mission “To recognize and uphold excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences, inspire imagination, and connect the world through the medium of motion pictures.” In support of the goals of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the Margaret Herrick Library’s mission is to collect, preserve and make accessible materials documenting the art, science and industry. [...] The Library’s collection development policy is an extension of the Academy’s A2020 initiative, which seeks to support inclusion and increase representation within the Academy and the greater film community. [...] Title and Rights Donations to the Library are accepted with the understanding that the contents will be made available to the public for research and educational purposes, and to the Academy’s archival and curatorial staff for use in Academy exhibits and programs, subject to the observance of any third-party rights and permissions. [...] Collecting Areas The following is a more detailed description of the materials collected by the Margaret Herrick Library: AMPAS and Academy Awards Reference Collections The Library collects a wide variety of materials documenting the history of the Academy itself, including the Academy Awards ceremonies and related events such as the Governors Awards, the Scientific and Technical Awards, and Nomin. [...] Special Collections The Library’s Special Collections department works with individual and institutional donors to acquire collections of enduring historical value, documenting the creative work of individual filmmakers, the operations of production companies and film-related organizations, and the activities of dedicated collectors.