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This discussion reminds me of something I learned in undergraduate school
y-e-a-r-s ago. Our instructor told us this could be a problem and that
"you only weed at night". (That way noone is around to question what you
do with these books you know do more harm than good, but others see as
perfect give-aways). It still makes me chuckle.
D'Anne Easton
Media Specialist
Jim Stone Elementary School
Conway, Arkansas
deaston@achilles.k12.ar.us
On Fri, 28 Apr 1995, Betty Dawn Hamilton wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Apr 1995, Toni Buzzeo wrote:
>
> > I agree strongly with Laurie Carter regarding our de-accessioned books. If
> > books are outdated, incorrect, ragged or worn, they should be DISCARDED, not
> > given to those "less fortunate." If we are compelled to supply books to hel
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> > the needy, we owe them the respect of offering that which we, ourselves,
> > would be glad to receive.
>
> Yes, I've always heard that if you want a gift to be truly enjoyed, buy one
> that YOU want to keep!!! If YOU wouldn't want it, the receiver probably
> wouldn't either. However, when we order *sets* of books, we often wind
> up with several duplicates. In that case, the duplicate copies might be
> donated. I can think of several titles off hand that I could send that
> fall into that category.
>
> Betty
> bhamilt@tenet.edu
>
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