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!
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