Re: [ha-Safran] Unwanted donations

Better World Books does not take non-western script books  https://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/library-donation-guidelines. I recommend that someone who can identify the books decide which ones should be buried.  Even the dictionary is an issue, since it has all the (Hebrew) names of G-d, but

[ha-Safran] Better world Books does not accept all books

Procedure for free shipping back to Better world books has changed. Books to be donated have to be prescreened via scanning of the barcodes using their site's program. Judy Weidman Librarian, Hyman Judah Schachtel Library and Archives Congregation Beth Israel 5600 North Braeswood Blvd. Houston,

Re: [ha-Safran] Unwanted donations

In response to the suggestions suggesting better world books, I work closely with them and they are a great place to send English language material but they do no accept any Hebrew books or textbooks. You can keep that in mind when weighing options.    I. Mizrahi   Mizrahi Book

Re: [ha-Safran] Unwanted donations

I take everything Jewish and in good condition because I run a yearly book sale. I box it up and place it in our synagogue's storage until the sale. Whatever doesn't sell over 2-3 years I leave out for anyone to take and whatever is left from that goes to our public library for their book sale.

Re: [ha-Safran] Unwanted donations

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Re: [ha-Safran] Unwanted donations

Donations are a mixed blessing. You have already done what I would do. However, sometimes I am able to sell some books and sometimes I know of people who would like the donated books and I let them know. Two weeks ago someone donated some medical scrubs. I put them on the giveaway shelves and

Re: [ha-Safran] Unwanted donations

You should have a formal, published donations policy. Put it in the shul bulletin a couple of times a year. Keep a copy in the library handbook. Suggested language may include: all print donations are accepted at the discretion of the librarian. Any items that are not addrd to the library