Library

Is it because poor people who can’t afford books might learn something for free? Maybe it’s because it’s not Hannity, Beck, or Limbaugh programming them? Or maybe it’s because they want people to remain illiterate & uneducated, thus ripe pickings for Republican voters? Should we do away with libraries cons?

See that’s just a brilliant example about how conservatives don’t have any clue to what socialism actually is.

I just finished the 3rd book and I saw that the fourth book in the series cameoit on1/03/10 so I wanted to know if the 4th one was in public libraries yet(I live in Ohio if that makes a
difference), ANY help would be Really REALLY ApreciTed:)

And is there a reason why you can’t go to the library yourself? Or phone them and ask if they have it? Some libraries even allow you to search their catalogues online! If they have a copy and someone else has borrowed it, you can reserve it, so that they’ll let you know when it comes back.

I would like to browse children’s sewing patterns from the 1950’s-1970’s and I am wondering if public libraries typically carry patterns that are now in the public domain. I am located in Brooklyn, NY if someone knows specifically about Brooklyn/Manhattan libraries, that would be particularly useful information.

No. There is a vintage pattern library of scanned envelope photos/drawings, but it is not public:
http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/free-access-to-the-vntage-pattern-library/ (note that access is
pay for it at this time.) There may be other collections; I would expect them in design school libraries, for instance, more so than in a public library.

Under current US law, the patterns you mention would not be public domain: they would still be in copyright, to the best of my knowledge.
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ15a.pdf

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I recently moved to Queens. I had a NYPL library card when I lived in a different borough. However, I ruined my privleges and I have about $50 worth of fines on that card. I do plan to repay it.

However, in the meantime, can I get a library card for the Queens library system? Will they know that I have fines when I go to apply? Are all of their computers connected? Thanks.

No, Queens Public Library is not part of New York Public Library.
New York Public Libraries are located in the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island.
Queens Public Library owns libraries in Queens.
Brooklyn Public Library owns libraries in Brooklyn.

If you live in city, you can get library card for free.
NYPL
http://www.nypl.org

Queens Public Library
http:://www.queenslibrary.org

Brooklyn Public Library
http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/
Also you cannot return your NYPL materials into Queens Public Library or Brooklyn Public Library. Same for reverse.

Queens Public Library
DVDs you could only borrow up to 3-days only.
Non-fictional DVDs are 7-Days only.
Books you could borrow for 30-days.
Queens Library fine if you’re late.
Make sure to return ontime. If you have return Queens Library not on time, it charges you including holidays when libraries are closed.
http://www.queenslibrary.org/index.aspx?page_nm=Fines+Fees

i do not believe it is a responsability of the government but i do support them, they do better out education but if the government needed to cutback on their funding i would not believe they are obliged to keep the funding for the libraries

I need to know because I want to work at a near library because I want to earn money.

Thank you.

Librarians do earn a salary, often a good one depending on the area. Most Librarians possess a Masters degree, if not higher. School librarians are often also required to maintain a state teaching certificate as well. Check out Salary.com for an idea of the average librarian salary in your area.
You can check out your local city or county website to see if they are hiring for an assistant or other non-degreed position.
Good luck!

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.

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 homeless people are ignorant, or un-employed; if the cost of living in their city is too high, how do they afford housing, all you experts on"Homelessness"?

Yes, it is to the vain and superioristic and unenlightened to learn of homeless people’s skills as it is to see a baby walk for the first time…amazing, to those kinds.

Is there any reason for you to visit your local branch? Is there anything they could offer that would make you want to visit it? Please elaborate if you wish.

No! For one thing, public libraries provide their services free of charge. This means Internet access for those who can’t afford a computer. It means books for those who can’t afford them. (Been to Borders lately? Those books ain’t cheap! It means access to the daily paper for those who can’t afford a subscription … and those who don’t have an address at which to receive it.

Change that, and we plunge back into the feudal system, where only those with wealth have access to information. Not good.

Public libraries also provide space for community events: everything from Girl Scout meetings to IRS help at tax time. They also offer space for, and sometimes sponsor, educational opportunities: ESL classes, literacy classes, reading programs for kids.

They also provide the physical space to preserve information, and therefore, history. Not only books; but public records, periodicals, and media reports.

Reasons I visit my local public library:

The variety of books, music, and DVDs to sample for free.
Local artists’ displays in lobby.
Free outdoor summer concert series!
Preschool story time with characters like Clifford with my son.
Visit with Santa at Christmas.
Occasional free lecture, seminar, or book-signing.
Once a week for my daughter’s summer reading program.

Also, my kids just like the gigantic tropical aquarium, the indoor playground, and the fact that the coffee bar makes soft-serve sundaes!

Librians. They had real skin and breathed air just like us regular humans!