Archive for the 'library books' Category

What is your routine to ensure that library books do not get lost?

I am getting really sick of paying for lost books.
I usually keep them all in the same room that they never leave until they go back.

How can I find out the value of Franklin Library books?

The books look to have the gold trim pages. Dates range from 1979 to 1985. I have 18 books here are some of the title:
The Histories of Gargantua And Pantagruel, Michel De Montaigne Twenty-Nine Essays, The History of Tom Jones Selected Plays, Aristotle Rhetoric And On Poetics and many more…any ideas where to get them [...]

What happens if you lose 2 library books?

Do you pay an outrageous fine? And if you find them later, will they reimburse you?
sometimes depends on how many copies they have. They might let you replace it with a used book. Or they may want you to pay for it. Talk to the head librarian.

How many people use a library/books to research, compared to the internet?

If you have statistics that show this, it’d be great. But guesswork is fine too.
i only do when a teacher limits the number of online sources you can cite… although in some instances the library can be more effective, like when you need to look up writing criticism for, say an English paper.
so i [...]

Does the library buy books from people?

I have several books that I want to get rid that are in perfect condition. I was just wondering if the library would buy them from me. I also have several DVD’s that I need gone too. Would Blockbuster or Movie Gallery buy them from me?
Sadly in the UK most libraries would [...]

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 http://www.alibris.com/search/books/author/Singer%20Sewing%20Reference%20Library has three pages of books referenced and available to purchase.
Barnes & Noble http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?ath=Singer+Sewing+Reference+Library has a bunch [...]

They already have self checkout machines for library books. Does anyone think one day librarians will be gone?

I asked a librarian this question and she replied not in this lifetime. But really, if all you have to do is scan the barcode on your library card and then scan the book’s barcode it stands to reason at least that aspect of the librarian’s job description would be missing in this scenario of [...]

Do any of you with severe cat allergies ever have a problem with library books?

Sometimes when I read a library book, I have a reaction like I do to cats. I think the person who had the book before me petted a cat and then handled the book.
Thats possible. Or from dust collecting on the books in the library. Im allergic to cats and lots of animals as [...]

Where could I sell many flatsigned first edition franklin library books

Where could I sell many flatsigned first edition franklin library books in South Carolina. they are first edition hardback, total value around 7000 . Some books include Jurassic Park and The Things they Carried. Thanks!
I buy books like yours. Email me at timmiller@flatsigned.com or phone me at 615 268 5245.
Best,
Tim Miller

Where is the best place to buy loeb classical library books cheaply second hand?

Ebay and Abebooks don’t seem to have many. Would it be better to try some second hand book shops?
Try writing to the publisher and offering to buy up their stock.