Medical books — physician reference texts, medical school casebooks, nursing texts, allied-health reference, journal back issues — are difficult to donate in Albuquerque. Goodwill and Savers reject them at intake; the UNM Health Sciences Library buys current texts through publisher channels rather than accepting donations.
NMLP accepts medical books in any condition or age:
- Retired physician libraries — common in Northeast Heights and the Foothills among longtime UNM Hospital affiliates and Lovelace/Presbyterian retirees
- UNM Med, UNM Nursing, CNM allied health alumni cleanouts — current-edition texts have limited resale to current students; older editions route to recycling
- Anatomy atlases and clinical reference books — some find homes with artists who use anatomy reference for life drawing; the rest route to recycling
- Journal back issues (JAMA, NEJM, specialty journals) — typically route to recycling; large historical runs occasionally find homes with collectors
- Veterinary medicine texts — separately route to NM veterinary practices and the Animal Humane Albuquerque library
Free pickup across the Albuquerque metro. 505-250-3804.
Need books gone in Albuquerque?
Free pickup, any condition, same-week scheduling. Or use the 24/7 outdoor drop box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE.
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Last reviewed 2026-05-02. For corrections, email [email protected].