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library books

Filed under: On the bookshelf, Web pages of interest to me — happymama at 8:14 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Just today I was seriously lamenting the rows of pagan & pointless books on the shelves of our libraries.  I need to learn more about who chooses the books, who pays for them, and why there are so many crappy books on the shelves.

I do know that if you request a particular book, many libraries will purchase it for you.  Amy J shared this Yahoo chat group which emails you periodically with solid Catholic book suggestions, which you can then request from your local library (possibly on-line).  This is a great way to help Catholic publishing companies and evangelize the library-goers of our towns.  Thanks for sharing, Amy!

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Comment by kycatholic

April 25, 2007 @ 8:12 am

It is true that libraries will purchase book suggestions. I request many Catholic books to our library and I can do it online. They have been very generous and purchased many that I have ask for. I think it helps if the book topic is something that is in the news at the time. When the Pope died I requested many books about him. I also make a point of requesting other books beside Catholic topics such as gardening, etc.

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Comment by happymama

April 25, 2007 @ 8:57 am

Thanks for sharing!

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