The Library Usually Doesnt Want Your Used Books. Youd think the library would want your used books But outside of the occasional used book sale, libraries usually only get their books from specific vendors. By dumping your used books on them, youre actually creating work for volunteers and making things worse. We talked to librarian Stephanie Anderson, Assistant Director of Selection at Book. Ops the shared technical services collaboration of New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library. She explained whats so bad about dumping your books on the library, and why they dont want them. Ask FirstAlmost all libraries have a well defined policy on donations, says Anderson. So look it up before you cart your books over. It is likely to be on their website, and if not, you can ask at any desk in a library, or call them. Ask them who does want your used books, and theyll usually have an answer ready. And if the library does want your books, you dont have to read this postCongratulations Most Libraries Cant Use Your Books. Anderson knows that would be donors have good intentions. But, she says, when you insist on donating books to a library that doesnt accept them, or insist on donating books that a library cant use, its disrespectful of the institution youre trying to support. You would not believe how many people get angry and argue with librarians when they learn about our donation policies, says Anderson.
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