RM> Most used books the library gets are either not suitable or maybe
RM> not desireable to put on the shelves so the library has to arrange
RM> book sales and storage while hoping they sell so that's why they
RM> have backed away from large donations.

MP>Yeah, I figured as much.  I always assumed that libraries would want just
  >about any book that wasn't torn up or in poor taste -- I think I got that
  >idea from working in a large library -- but the reality is that most of
  >them probably don't have the room to accept everything.

I think a lot depends on the number of used book donations in the area
and the library budget. The idea of the credit from the used books
store solved a lot of possible problems while getting some benefit
with little work involved. I do see stamps in books I take out of the
library showing that they do purchase a number of books from there.
I believe I heard they actually have a sort of 'Wish List' for some
titles hoping Bearly Used Books will get those in to save them
having to buy the books new...

RM> Re: Books, the paper type..  They had the CEO of Indigo Books on
RM> the Business news tonight and she said that they are having their
RM> best year in history.. She figures people want to get away from their
RM> devices for a while and so have started buying 'real' books again.

MP>I am not too surprised. Between COVID, devices that spy on you, and
  >providers that can remove content on a whim, it is nice to have the real
  >thing.  I might be wrong, but I also find them easier on my older eyes than
  >trying to read off of the screen.

I prefer reading a paper book when it's available. I have excellent
eReader programs for my Phone and Tablets, as well as a medium
quality older eReader (LCD Screen, not back lit - better in the
sun but not in dim rooms) but I will always try for a printed book
before looking for the eBook, and I have superior access to eBooks.

But our Librarians love me..  I just email them a list of books I
want, usually 8 or 10 every 2 weeks, and they have them waiting for
me at the front desk when I show up. I don't have to go through
finding their listing and putting them on hold one at a time myself.

They also give me twice as long to return books as they do for
others and the other day they gave me a book on the spot when
I inquired about it even though there was a hold on it for
someone else, and a waiting list beyond that person.    B)

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