First order of books for 2011 arrived this week. Excitement from workers and patrons alike reminds librarian of the joy of shopping. With lots of suggestions and a varied collection, lots to consider in building the next order. What weight on the ones that ask all the time for James Patterson as opposed to all those others who want other stuff? Selection is important, otherwise those with limited budgets would not have anything except James Patterson and Nora Roberts under one of her names or reprints. It is not about what is on the shelf at Wal-Mart. Even if the patrons ask for that---library is still a special collection of books to serve a particular audience - not a store selling, or goodwill giving away, but a place of service for the community. Selection must have goal and purpose to be effective. Selections matter. Time to shop again.
YES!
America's Library - majestic, awesome, comforting
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