Friday, November 30, 2007

Books donation: give us what we want, not what you dont like

“Books died. Books died in the United States, and unfortunately, the Philippine serves as the largest cemetery for these books” averred Manolo Silayan. 

Attending the conference of public librarians is an opportunity to meet fellow librarians in the public sector.of all the talks, i am more interested in the way it is presented by Mr Silayan.

How do we increase the books in the library? one is by accepting donations and we have to provide a policy in the selection of books - wether it is donated or purchase. the library should also be conscious with donated books where stamps of names of donors are conspicuously written in the title page or in the spine. be carefull in choosing with these type of materials.

i would say that it is not easy to increase the collection of the library and formed a reading center in the community. with a clear policy and directions... we will not be able to missed our task and let the impression of our library as dumping ground of books. ...

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