[Michlib-l] Left Over Book Sale Books

[Kathleen Dimond]

Manchester  uses Better World Books.

kd

On Wed, Aug 3, 2016 at 3:56 PM, Sue Alt <alts at mcls.org> wrote:

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> Please note that BetterWorldBooks does have material guidelines, they
> cannot be used as a recycling center.
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> http://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/library-donation-guidelines
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> Thanks!
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> Sue
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> Sue Alt
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> RIDES Coordinator
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> MeLCat Support Specialist
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> Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
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> *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Lois Keel
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 03, 2016 3:33 PM
> *To:* michlib-l at mcls.org; Lori Coryell - Chelsea District Library <
> lcoryell at chelseadistrictlibrary.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Left Over Book Sale Books
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> Bibliomaniac that I am, I've noticed this question pop up from time to
> time.  Contact <BetterWorldBooks.com> which will not only sell them, but
> use money to support various literacy projects.  I haven't contacted them
> from the library end as so far I've found local ways to recycle, but have
> bought a lot from them and many of their books are ex libris.  From what I
> recall on the list, there's a way to get a local pick-up . . .  check
> <http://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/donation-library>
> <http://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/donation-library>
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> Lois Sprengnether Keel
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> Website:<http://www.LoiS-sez.com> <http://www.LoiS-sez.com>,
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> Blog:<http://www.StorytellingResearchLoiS.com> <http://www.StorytellingResearchLoiS.com>,
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> * Storyteller in MI Arts and Humanities Directory
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> * In Historical Society of Michigan Directory
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> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/resources/storytellers- <http://www.hsmichigan.org/resources/storytellers-speakers-musicians/storyteller-lois-sprengnether-keel/>
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> speakers-musicians/storyteller- <http://www.hsmichigan.org/resources/storytellers-speakers-musicians/storyteller-lois-sprengnether-keel/>
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> lois-sprengnether-keel/> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/resources/storytellers-speakers-musicians/storyteller-lois-sprengnether-keel/>
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> * State Liaison for National Storytelling Network
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> * Webmaster for<http://www.MichiganStorytelling.org> <http://www.MichiganStorytelling.org>
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> On 8/3/2016 3:14 PM, Keegan Sulecki wrote:
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> Hi Everyone,
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> Our Friends of the Library is interested in exploring more options for
> what to do with books left over after our book sales.
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> We already have a process where we check to see if books are of enough
> value to sell online and we of course try and recycle leftovers at the end.
> What our Friends are interested in is finding out if there are any
> opportunities to get these books into the hands of people or organizations
> that might benefit. There is even a possibility that our Friends would be
> able to deliver the books.
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> If you have any thoughts on who we should reach out to, we would greatly
> appreciate it your thoughts and ideas.
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> Please send your thoughts to our director, Lori Coryell at
> lcoryell at chelseadistrictlibrary.org
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> Sincerely,
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> Keegan
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> Keegan Sulecki
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> Head of Adult Services
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> Chelsea District Library
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> 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118
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Kathleen Dimond
MDL  Interim Director
Manchester District Library
912 City Street
Manchester, MI 48158
734.428.8045
kdimond at manchesterlibrary.info
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