Sounds perfect! I will definitely be editing our form! Thank you!

A few months ago I was asked to draft a form for donations - it seems I need to revise that form - I didn't include anything about the library owning and can do whatever including selling. Is there a nice, compact way you phrased this on your form? What do you mean "in bulk?" Just that several libraries cooperated in the selling venture, therefore, more books? Glad you mentioned stamping them "Discard". We don't do that and I think it's very important, especially when selling . . . Booksellers who do this for you - what kind of fees? Is it really worth it? I work part time in a small library and this would be as part of fund-raising (we also have a couple book sales a year). I am willing and able - and the director is most agreeable and wants the documentation to put before the governing board. How about older ex-library books - 1800's, early 1900's? Thank you, all who have responded! You included ideas I hadn't thought of! Anyone else wish to share? I would like to gain as much info as I can, to make the report thorough. Thank You!

about selling. Does your library sell old books or discards (books/media) online? If so, could you give me some guidelines - where you sell (e.g., Amazon, eBay, other), any account issues/solutions, time involvement, whether it seems to be worth it - general guidelines governing the library sale of ex-library items online . . . I've been asked to look into this and write up pros and cons as well as procedure for submission - I want to make sure I cover all the bases. I would appreciate any and all help! If you would rather pm me, that's fine. I'll check back later as it's about time to start dinner now! Thank You!

Another not-good reading week for me - just precious little time . . . Managed to complete one brain-candy novel: #26 - This Golden Valley, by Francine Rivers. Currently reading an old novel (c1912/1916 on back of title page): #27 - Tish, by Mary Roberts Rinehart. This is the first book I've ever read by Rinehart; it's good for the funny bone.

Wow! That clip art site is really good! I did a quick check and didn't see any titles that I recall on the list; most seem like titles for younger readers. I will check the site again when I have my list in front of me. HOWEVER - I found a couple other photos on this site that I can use for the display that will work quite nicely! Thank You!!!

Thank you, Robin! This is the idea, but not yet exactly what I had in mind . . . I'm going to book mark this, though, for future reference - I can see where it will come in handy for other displays. I don't have the list in front of me right now, but I want to get some clip art for a few of the titles on that list. I remember Agnes Grey is on the list. Authors include Dante, Trollope, London, Dumas, Joyce, Wollencraft - and I just don't remember the rest, nor the specific titles . . . I only *need* two or three pictures from any of the books on the list of about 25-30 books . . . Thank you!

. . . provides free clip art of artwork pertinent to the classics. It can be covers or a scene from the book - just concerning classic lit, though. Anybody have any ideas? I am bleary-eyed with searching . . . Thanks!

Ugh... I didn't finish any books this week... I'm still reading the same two (New Passages, by Gail Sheehy; and, How to Interpret Dreams and Visions, by Perry Stone; plus, another Francine Rivers novel). Too much going on and my favorite me-time activity (reading) is paying the price... This is my favorite thread, though, so I posted anyway as a way to mark this thread and also to see what you-all are reading, so my wanna-read list can grow even longer! :001_smile:

Thank you, everyone, for your thoughts and suggestions. I like the songs mentioned (thanks for posting the links) - but either I don't know them or can't play them. I hadn't thought about the emotional aspects. Mother's Day IS a painful day for many mothers and for such a variety of reasons - missing OUR moms (through death or neglect or any myriad of situations); or because WE are hurting AS mothers ourselves; or because we are unable to BE a mother - - - or - or - or - - - When my pastor originally asked if I'd play that Sunday, the first song that popped into my head (and has done so repeatedly) is "I Am Resolved." I am beginning to think that I should start with that and build the worship music around it . . . I'll think about it some more tomorrow. Thankfully, it's not THIS Sunday! Right now, I am utterly exhausted but wanted to check back and thank you all for helping. I always know I can count on the Hive!

Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions! I'm going to copy and paste to an e-mail (no names, etc.) and forward some ideas to my pastor! The many references to chocolate reminded me of one lady in our church who is severely allergic to chocolate! :ohmy:

Small library. Also, we will renew additional times if asked, as long as there is no reserve on the item. Once the computer is shut down, it will not acknowledge items returned that day. We are very careful to check the book drop in the closing seconds before we log off. We are open six days a week. A previous poster mentioned staff getting to know the patrons, along with working with the patrons. This is true for us, also. If someone we know says they were late that day for whatever reason (a good reason, not simply didn't feel like it, e.g.), and requests a waiver, it will likely be authorized. My experience so far, however, has been that people not only pay the fine but will give extra and tell us to keep the change. They are so grateful to have the library that they see it more as a donation than a fine. Also, just recently we had a patron whose fine we waived as he was sure he had renewed it on its original due date. The system actually verified that he had returned it on time; but, it also showed a late renewal and had charged his account for one day. This patron maintains his good standing and is reliable. Authorizing the waiver wasn't an issue. It would be nice if the computer functioned with the heart of the staff - but it's a machine - so when we sign up new members, we always clearly state the renewal policy, the renewal options, return policy and how it works, and give them the information in writing as well. :-)

I haven't time to read all of the responses, so maybe this is repetitious. Our library website doesn't list policy, so there's no reason to link to it. Books (hard copy or audio) can be checked out for two weeks, with a maximum of two renewals if not new and no reserve on it for someone else. That's the policy for everyone. (DVD's, etc., are one week, no renewals). However, the library will *work with you*. If a person requests a longer check-out time (e.g., going on vacation; teacher using with class, etc.), we will override the two weeks and key in a new date. Patrons can renew over the phone, in person, or online - but, online does not work if the item is overdue. We will renew when a person has a fine, but we encourage them to at least pay on the fine. We had a young patron with a $14.00 fine; she continues to sign out books and continues to pay on the fine. Sometimes it's only a quarter or so. The point is that she IS paying on it - and we WILL work with her - we don't wish to deny anyone library privileges if we can help it. The computer system does not allow for books returned in the book drop on the correct day but after hours. Those books are charged a days' fine. (We make it a point to check the book drop one final time in the seconds before we log off for the day). Also, there is a maximum fine per item of $5.00. Hope this helps!

I found a song in the hymnal for Mother's Day that is patterned after "Faith of Our Fathers" and uses the same melody. The scant other songs about mothers are ones that I do not know. So, when it comes to just *regular* hymns, do you have any suggestions for songs for Mother's Day? I've been asked to play piano that day and, while all the selections don't have to be centered on Mother's Day, I would personally like to include a couple. I would really appreciate your help! I'll check back later! Thank You!

Our pastor is looking for a more *meaningful* gift for the moms this year. He doesn't want to do flowers, that will be pretty for a few days, then die. Rather, something with long-lasting value - like a mother's love. Any suggestions? I'll check back later, hoping for HELP! :001_smile: Thank You!

Another slow-reading week for me . . . Finished: #24 - Walking Across Egypt, by Clyde Edgerton. My third Kindle book, borrowed through the library's program; and, my second book by this author. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Rather heartwarming without being gushy. The dialogue moves the story and is spot-on. Humorous in a quiet way, and down-to-earth. My only *complaint* with this book is that it ended too soon! I'll definitely be checking out more of this author! #25 - Kathleen, by Francine Rivers. For the last couple of weeks, I have been saying that I'm in the midst of three books. Well, two of those books are yet ongoing: New Passages, by Gail Sheehy How to Interpret Dreams and Visions, by Perry Stone I seem to pick these up at odd moments so the reading isn't progressing with any great rapidity - which is NOT an indictment against the books!

He is absolutely adorable!!! Hope you get to feeling better soon!

I read this YEARS ago! Did you find it as funny as I remember it?! If I recall correctly, it was written by a very young girl and contained her thoughts on various aspects of her life and life in general, written in the honest fashion that only the innocent can get away with - and leave you rolling on the floor laughing with its sheer, unadulterated truth.

Last week I was in the midst of three books, one of which I finished. This week I am again in the midst of three books, two carrying over from last week. The upcoming week looks rather busy so it may be another slow reading week . . . Finished: #23 - Cross Roads, by Wm. Paul Young Currently reading: New Passages, by Gail Sheehy Walking Across Egypt, by Clyde Edgerton (Kindle library loan) How to Interpret Dreams and Visions, by Perry Stone

Alone, by Admiral Richard Byrd. We read this many years ago. From Amazon: "When Admiral Richard E. Byrd set out on his second Antarctic expedition in 1934, he was already an international hero for having piloted the first flights over the North and South Poles. His plan for this latest adventure was to spend six months alone near the bottom of the world, gathering weather data and indulging his desire “to taste peace and quiet long enough to know how good they really are.†But early on things went terribly wrong. Isolated in the pervasive polar night with no hope of release until spring, Byrd began suffering inexplicable symptoms of mental and physical illness. By the time he discovered that carbon monoxide from a defective stovepipe was poisoning him, Byrd was already engaged in a monumental struggle to save his life and preserve his sanity. When Alone was first published in 1938, it became an enormous bestseller."

Ahhhhhhhh - Thank You! :)

Slow reading week for me as it was a busy week. Managed to finish: #21 - Raney, by Clyde Edgerton. Hilarious! I loved his realistic portrayal of the characters, and Raney herself is just plain lovable with her own quirks and foibles that, of course, she doesn't see at all. Couldn't put this book down! Will definitely be seeking out more of this author's books. Any recommendations? In last week's thread, someone suggested Walking Across Egypt. The library doesn't have this one (I may check the library selections through Kindle at a later time for it). #22 - For One More Day, by Mitch Albom. A typically easy reading book in style and writing. Poignant and sad. Not recommended for anyone whose recently grieving the loss of a mother . . . (Do we ever really stop missing our mothers . . . I think not . . . so it's a hard book to read in some places . . .) Am currently reading three books right now - two nonfiction and one fiction, but too tired to go get them and list them tonight. Just got home from celebrating my birthday today - my birthday was actually yesterday, but, not only did I work yesterday, but it was also much more convenient and saved on traveling to go where I wanted to go today after church. Long but nice day!

This week I managed to finish three books: #18 - The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap: A Memoir of Friendship, Community, and the Uncommon Pleasure of a Good Book, by Wendy Welch. I wrote a tad about this last week when I was about midway through. I had mixed feelings then; still do. Enjoyed the story of how they came to open a book store coming from a totally clueless business background. Didn't enjoy the style of writing - too chatty and too much space taken with philosophizing over various topics, some remotely related to reading and books. #19 - Sugarhouse: Turning the Neighborhood Crack House into Our Home Sweet Home, by Matthew Batt. My second borrowed Kindle book. Not what it sounded like. Was reviewed as an hilarious account of a non-mechanical man's attempt to renovate his first purchased home - a major fixer-upper. While it had a smattering of funny parts, these were usually ruined by unnecessary gutter vocabulary. The book seemed to be more about the *renovations* needed in the lives of the author and various family members. Their stories were what ultimately kept me reading because I wanted to know if everything turned out alright for the people. At points, you wondered, just how much more can one family take. #20 - The Wednesday Letters, by Jason F. Wright. An easy-reading page turner with some predictability. A sweet concept - a promise given by a newly wed husband to write to his beloved wife every Wednesday of their lives - reveals the whole truth. A story of love, grace, and forgiveness. Planning to start later today: #21 - Raney, by Clyde Edgerton.

I didn't know that, either! We were talking about this at work about a week ago and someone said that when you purchase a *real* book, you can at least loan it out if you want to and of course you can keep it as long as you want it, but with an ebook, you can't loan it and you can't shelve it. I'll have to update that information! Thanks!

Thank you both for replying! I appreciate it!

Just out of curiosity - - - When someone BUYS a book on Kindle, do they own that book forever or until they choose to delete it - - - OR - - - is it like a lease and you have to return it at some point? I am not interested in doing this, but since I've recently learned how to borrow books on the Kindle through the library, I got to wondering what happens with the books that people buy . . . Thanks!