I would like to be able get video games from a library

What degrees and what not?

So, I'm a frequent user of my local library, and I have a reputation of being very careful with my books (the worst damage I've ever left on one is a slightly bent paperback cover) and overall respectful of the library and it's resources. I deal with some social anxiety, so it's taken me a long time to become as comfortable as I am with my library and those who work/commonly go there, and I still am afraid of a few of the librarians even after over a year.

Anyway, around a week ago I borrowed a paperback, not thinking much of it. I left it on a table under my other library books and went on with reading. I was completely engrossed in my book, so much so that I didn't notice my friend's dog (whom I'm babysitting while she's out of state for Thanksgiving) come out from under my chair and start playing around (he's pretty quiet, especially for a pup). I assume (as I was in another room from him at this point) that he must've knocked into the table and made the books fall. My friend's not as big a reader as I am, and she keeps all her books either on her loft or the shelf, so he hasn't really seen them before.

Needless to say, when I eventually put my book down to get a glass of water, I came out to a minor horror scene. He'd completely destroyed the cover for one of my own paperbacks (thankfully I was able to tape it back together) and ate the corner off the library book. My friend, thankfully, is willing to help me with getting a replacement and feels suitably guilty, but I still worry about the book when the due date comes around.

Would it be alright (or, at least, would I be caught) if I bought a replacement book with the same cover and such and just... switched over the stickers? And then return it that way, as if nothing happened? I'm even willing to go to a separate library that i don't frequent as often, if need be.

I would legitimately cry if I got some sort of fee on my card (I can't afford to pay it if I did), or worse, if someone noticed and I got into legitimate trouble with the library system.

All help is appreciated, thanks!

Hey all! Just a question I have. Our local library decided to bring our Hoopla audiobooks down from 15 a month to 5 a month, which is really hurting my reading capabilities. I understand it’s more than likely due to funding but I only listen to a very specific kind of audiobook, Graphic Audio.

I know the typical moral gray area here is that you should never create a library card in a county you don’t reside, due to taxes not going to support the library. But how out of line would it be for me to create another library card under my husband’s name or a relative’s name (with their approval) in order to gain a second Hoopla account?

I think this is absolutely ridiculous and wish there was some way to apply for assistance for reduced fees.

I'm wondering if anyone knows if there's a place that the posters that feature the catalog numbers for "tough topics" that people might not want to ask about in person can be bought. Preferably not one that is targeted at teens. If not, I can piece together my own for the library I work at, but I'm hoping to find one that's more polished and professional looking than one I could make myself. Thanks for any help!

I have some books from my master's degree, and science department giveaway.

I have no idea what to do with them?

Some are textbooks/workbooks. Others are more advanced books, for example "Contamination in Groundwater" is a collection of scholarly articles in a hardcover book.

Should I just give to Goodwill?

Thanks

Hello! I am an English teacher at an international school in France and would like to acquire more books in English for our (small yet mighty) library. I am primarily looking for YA and classic literature in English (ages from about 10 to 18). I have looked into BetterWorldBooks wholesale, but haven't found any other sites that seem promising. Does anyone know of a book supplier that delivers to France? US based might be too expensive to ship over the ocean, maybe the UK? Thanks!

Hey! I’m looking into working at a library. What would be some entry level library jobs?

I have a degree in sociology and minor in social work.

I know other people have probably asked this before, but can I just pick out a book in the library, read it during my visit and put it back without checking it out? If I never leave the building and I return it to its original place, is that legitimate? I know the advice for this question is usually to look at your library’s policies, but I have look on their website and Facebook page and everything I can think of and can’t find any mentions of something like this. What’s my best bet? If it’s not specified do I just assume it’s okay to read a book for an hour or two and return it to the shelf or should I rather be safe than sorry?

I've enjoyed reading since middle school and I got a bachelor's degree in a field I don't like just cause I didn't realize until by 3rd year how much I didn't like it but I pushed through for the sake of getting a degree.

I've tried looking up jobs at my local library only to find they wanted people with a specific degree I've never even heard of before. Am I locked out unless I get another degree?

I really want to listen to a specific audiobook (Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier) but my library doesn't have it on Libby. I see that Audible has it for $40 but I don't have $40. What are my options?

Also, can you use multiple libraries on Libby if you have multiple cards? I move a lot and I'm using a card for an old address because I don't have one for my new address. I have cards for two more even older addresses, would I be able to find the audiobook with those? Is it bad to do that?

I've never used Libby or any online library service other than the catalog to reserve books for pickup and I've never listened to audiobooks besides CDs but I want to start.

Thank you! I love librarians and libraries and appreciate you all so much.

My rapidly growing small town, current population 13,000, has acquired some land on which they are going to build a brand new library.

I have been informed that someone is going to call me for an interview where they ask some survey questions. I do not know what they are going to ask. If they ask me what I think is important, I think one category is online books. Are libraries with online books borrowing successful?

One thing that I think is important is to have area set aside to bring in the children so they can have library activity and feel comfortable in the library.

Our library has a large number of Chinese patrons that speak very minimal if any English and printing forms for them is always an exercise in patience relying on phones to translate for us and having to have the patron know how to switch their keyboard to English for us to send their attachments and emails to us to print, has anyone else found a better way to help them? My thought was to create a Gmail account and just put in a Chinese translation of our email address and then I can forward from that email to our regular email if I have to have it be in Chinese and save the patrons the trouble. My other thought was to create an email on a different service that allows for Chinese characters and go from there. If anyone has ideas please let me know!

My sister is considering making tarot kits for patrons to check out and learn tarot. Do any of you have tarot kits or similar kits at your libraries? What would you recommend she put in the kits? Any suggestions would be welcome.

I was wondering which area in the UK has the best library card design and why, in your opinion?

I apologize if this is not the correct subreddit or if I am using the wrong flair but I am an IT manager for our local library system and we are attempting to reach out to other libraries using SirsiDynix as their primary ILS but are using other third parties for their mobile apps.

We are in the process of finishing launching a new app with CapiraMobile but have been encountering issues with search relevancy while browsing the catalog. IE the most relevant search results will be on the bottom of the results. This issue is apparently affecting all Libraries that have this ILS/App combination.

My question is, does anyone else have SirsiDynix and another third party app provider such as Bibliocommons or something else and if so, are you seeing these relevancy issues in your app as well?

I really want to go to the Knit club thing they have going on, but it's for adults and older adults. And if the context doesn't make sense I'm still a minor(13) can I still go? Or is it against policy or whatever

Edit: Thank you all for the responses! They were a lot of help, I ended up calling and was informed that It is completely fine that I attended. (Also there seemed to be a little confusion, I've been crocheting for a few years now and I know how to act in public places lmao. Also I wasn't aware that you could suggest events and clubs so thank you all for the information) Thank you all for the help!

The Doctor is stuck in the Library! Who's been flying the Tardis?

Has anyone gotten the Library Pass Comics Plus for academic libraries and integrated the records into Alma/Primo?

They vendor said they have MARC records we can download but my cataloger said that the records they have won't really work with Alma and we'd still have to create portfolios for the titles.

I've never had a library card but I've been trying to get my shit together and figured a library card would be nice since there's one in walking distance, but I found out you need an ID or typically an adult to register for you. I doubt my dad would be willing to take me, is there a way? I don't have an ID cus i applied for a ssc and it just never came.
I'n in New Mexico if thats relevant

Long time lurker. Help me brainstorm folks!

There is no public library in my school district. There are no dropboxes or Bookmobiles. The school district also has no full time librarian in any building and the libraries are neglected.

We deserve a library.

There is a wonderful county library that folks can get cards for, but it is easily a half hour drive away or more. Totally inaccessible for kids or non drivers. (But the digital resources are appreciated!)

What can we do to get library access for these folks? How do we start? We've been formally and informally telling the county library. Grants? Political organizing? Reciprocity with someone somewhere? A creative non-new-structure solution?

What have you seen work? Where would you start? Tips, suggestions, prayers welcome :)

State of Pennsylvania, bordering Maryland fwiw We have access to other PA county's digital materials reciprocally.

They're constantly at me to "upgrade", but why? It's clumsy, confusing and inconvenient - a classic "I'm bored, let's fix this thing that isn't broken"

When they finally do kill the overdrive app, I wonder what other options will be available. Maybe a browser on my Fire instead.

Hello!

I have a road trip coming up and want to make a CD for it, but I want to use YouTube to MP3 to get the music. Will that site be blocked on Library computers?

Hello! I have a book that I'd like to put in the library. I've managed to publish it on Amazon, but I believe it would reach more people if it ends up on public library shelves. The problem is I'm not sure who to contact. Is there any way for me to do this? I'd really appreciate any responses- blog posts or emails.

Location: Washington, DC