Category Archives: public libraries
Are there any Public Libraries in the UK that lend books by Post?
I live in a small village with no library. Is it possible to borrow books by Post, please? Good idea, lobby for it, it would help lots of lonely people who can’t afford to buy books for the ever increasing … Continue reading
Should religious text be banned from public school libraries?
Should books such as the Bible, Koran, Torah, Book of Satan, etc. be banned from public school libraries since there is a law that states that church and state should be separated? Why or why not? Even more importantly, should … Continue reading
How many public libraries are there in the United States,and is that more or less than the number of MacDonald
‘s? Latest statistics for public libraries is for 2004, total number 9,207. Latest stats for McDonalds: 12,804
How many public libraries are there in the United States,and is that more or less than the number of MacDonald
‘s? Latest statistics for public libraries is for 2004, total number 9,207. Latest stats for McDonalds: 12,804
How do conservatives feel about public libraries?
I was just wondering, since they’re funded by the taxpayers. Do conservatives consider them a waste or a wise investment? Personally, I love public libraries. I read so much that i would go broke if I had to buy all … Continue reading
public libraries should be free & the qualities of a good library?
Do you think should be free of charge? What are the qualities of a good library? yes they should be free they should be accessible, clean, have good resources and have a friendly environment
What was the date when public libraries were first established in the UK?
I have found about 6 different answers to this, but there doesn’t seem to be the same one coming up more than once !! Someone out there must know? In the United Kingdom the first tax-supported public libraries were set … Continue reading
How are Public Libraries not illegal?
Aren’t public libraries technically in violation of copyright laws? How is the free distribution of copyrighted books different from pirating software, music and films? Sure, library loans are temporary, but temporarily downloading and later deleting a song/film/program would hardly stop … Continue reading
public libraries?
how do i check if my library card from 6 years ago is still working or if i need to pay for something i did not pay i dont whant to got to the library. Most public libraries have a … Continue reading
Does the new minimum wage in New Jersey ($7.15) apply to employees that work in public libraries?
I work in my town’s public library and had been earning 5 dollars and change per hour until I brought to my supervisor’s attention a while back that the new minimum wage – at that time – was $6.15. Fine. … Continue reading