On 5/2/05, anna_creech <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Why do libraries toss books? There are several reasons.
Another is storage. Many libraries don't have room for extra storage - and there are fire laws on what can be stored where in a public building. So what then? Stick things in odd corners where they'll be forgotten or hard to get to? At one library where I worked, the Friends group had to rent a storage unit, because the books couldn't be stored at the library. They'd come by every so often and pick up the donated books and take them to be stored - and storage units aren't free. And if you're thinking "well, give them to a charity to sell", there's still the problem of where to store the books until they can be taken to the charity - and most charities don't pick up books - so who takes them there? On their personal time? On library time? That brings up liability issues. But truly, if you wonder why they're dumping the books, ask them. And think about volunteering. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/rkgkPB/UOnJAA/Zx0JAA/wnIolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Have you told a friend today? http://bookcrossing.com/tellafriend Archives and email list settings: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BookCrossing Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BookCrossing/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
