Monthly Archives: September 2009

How Long Until Public Libraries Receive Just Released Books?

There’s several books that have just come out on the bookshelves that I want to get…but I possess a combination of skeptism and penny-pinching habits which result in myself being a public library fiend. I want to know how long … Continue reading

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do i need a library card to use a reference library?

In a public library, you only need a card to check books out. You can read all you wish while you are there.

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Will I have to pay for library books that have been lost for 14 years?

I checked out 2 library books when I was 12 and I lost them, and I never paid for them. 14 years later, I want to re-join my local library. Will they want me to pay for these lost books … Continue reading

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Can anyone tell me where I can find free software to organise a school library?

I want to find free software for our school library. As it is a lending library I need a library management program that covers this option too. just convert ur audio file to mp3 or wave format…. u can use … Continue reading

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How many inches does the main library at Indiana University sink each year?

The Main Library at Indiana University sinks over an inch every year because when it was built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building.

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What percentage of people visit a library without a particular book in mind?

I had a debate at work at whether we should stock the library depending on books that people request or stock it independent of requests. I have a hunch that a majority of the people who visit libraries BROWSE through … Continue reading

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Can anyone help me find a library website? Like one that will let you few books and journals online?

I live overseas and am working on my Master’s. I have to write scientific papers (Environmental Science Master’s) but can only have a few internet resources. Is there a library online? Like one you can subscribe to (I’m ok with … Continue reading

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What’s the point of a university library if you have to buy books anyway?

If you need to buy all the recommended textbooks what’s the point of a library with millions of books? You’d rather buy your own copy of every book in the library? not me, I want a library to hold all … Continue reading

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How can I have two different iPod libraries on the same computer?

I have two first-generation iPods and want to have different libraries on each. Since I only have one computer, how do I do that? i answered this question and got it as best answer so take a look. if you … Continue reading

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At a Public Library how do you turn off the firewall wit out an administrator?

Im Trying To use Mp3 rocket off my flash drive and I can’t search any songs because im in a public library and the administrator can only change is I need something that will get past the administrator log-in so … Continue reading

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