Monthly Archives: January 2010

does anybody think that the internet is going to be the death of public libraries?

and how long do you think it will take for libraries to die out? Funding is already going down because the use of library’s is down.

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A reference book that lists publishing houses, their specialties, how to submit?

There used to be a reference book in libraries that listed publishing houses, their specialties, how to submit. and to whom. Any idea of its name? Literary Marketplace.

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Where can I find a complete list of all the singer sewing reference library books?

Or can someone tell me what the name of all of them are. I know some of them but I would like to get them all. Thanks for your help. Here http://www.singerco.com/accessories/books.html are the ones still available from Singer. Alibris … Continue reading

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Are there any good (free) peices of software for making a music library?

I’m just looking for something to replace Windows Media Player’s Library. The reason is that it has just wiped the names from half of my songs, doubled up albums and changed them to different albums. And yes, I did use … Continue reading

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Main library of Indiana University sinking?

An urban myth says it sinks an inch each year is it true? Not true.

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How to download my ipod library from an iphone to my itunes library?

My mom wiped my itunes library and i need to download all my music back on to itunes, but I dont know how. HELP! its not transferring because its not only my purchases my entire library. You can use an … Continue reading

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I need a JSTOR article, and it’s only available from a university library. Is there a way I can read it?

The article is called "Invisible Points in a House of Mirrors". My e-mail is photografr7@yahoo.com if you can think of a way. You can access this in person at a university library and email a pdf to yourself. Just check … Continue reading

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Would they have the movie The Shining at a public library?

I want to watch it!! :] The old one from 1980. Do you think a public library would have it? It’s very possible . Your state library system should have a website where you can search for whatever you want. … Continue reading

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How can people be so stupid,that they think homeless people can’t go to public libraries & use computers?

Isn’t it so amazing that some people are either so stupid as to ask’ If you’re homeless, how are you using a computer’ or ‘If you’re homeless, how can you afford a computer’ or are they " Blondes"? Not all … Continue reading

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Establishing a Library and Art Gallery?

What and how do i go about establishing a Reference Library to the level of recognition by Institutions of higher learning in the country? why would you want to? Is there a lack of libraries? Join an existing one and … Continue reading

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