The public library here in my town in Michigan is very odd; the most recent astronomy book on the shelf, for example, is in the 1990s, and that was a donated book. Maybe all the others were checked out, sure, but how strange is that?! and there were only about ten astronomy books altogether on the shelf. I can have books delivered, of course, so that's good.
On the tip-jar question, question one and four are pretty much the same :-)
Anyway, I'm already surprised at the variety of answers, it's an interesting poll.
It's doubtless a combination of budget, book selector knowledge, and perceived "community interest." The librarians can't know there's a need for something if you don't ask for it. If the only patrons who ask for books/complain are gray-haired mystery readers, they're going to buy more books for that demographic, and think that your demographic doesn't use the library.
It's hard to ask, but I do see you're point :-). I'll ask the next time I go in, as I do love the library and can hope for the best. I guess the worst she can do is not order any.
Exactly true. And there may be something as simple as a form/box/website for requesting books where you don't have to interact with human beings in the future!
On the tip-jar question, question one and four are pretty much the same :-)
Actually, no, but that's because my wording was wonky. I meant, in the first question, to ask if somehow a tip jar would prevent or persuade someone from downloading if they already are - maybe seeing that the author needs money would make them feel bad or something. IDK.
Anyway, I'm already surprised at the variety of answers, it's an interesting poll.
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Date: 2009-02-06 04:06 pm (UTC)On the tip-jar question, question one and four are pretty much the same :-)
Anyway, I'm already surprised at the variety of answers, it's an interesting poll.
astronomy books
Date: 2009-02-06 04:17 pm (UTC)Re: astronomy books
Date: 2009-02-06 05:30 pm (UTC)Re: astronomy books
Date: 2009-02-06 06:13 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-02-06 04:44 pm (UTC)Actually, no, but that's because my wording was wonky. I meant, in the first question, to ask if somehow a tip jar would prevent or persuade someone from downloading if they already are - maybe seeing that the author needs money would make them feel bad or something. IDK.
Anyway, I'm already surprised at the variety of answers, it's an interesting poll.
I'm getting a lot of fascinating responses!