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Submitted by Patricia Wallace Chair, Hawaii Working Group American Library Association Social Responsibilities Round Table Alternatives in Print Task Force denwall@aol.com Honolulu Star-Bulletin Tuesday, February 25, 1997 , pA1 Book contract draws heavy disapproval The poll also finds erosion in satisfaction with the state library system By Mary Adamski Star-Bulletin Nearly three out of four participants in a Honolulu Star-Bulletin Poll don't think it is a good idea for a mainland contractor to choose books for Hawaii's public libraries. Some 70 percent of those surveyed wanted local libraries to decide on book purchases, the same number who disapproved of the use of a mainland book selector. The poll also found an erosion in satisfaction with the library system and little confidence in state librarian Bart Kane. <snip> "I would much prefer that acquisition be in the hands of librarians," said Kenneth Levy of Paia, Maui. <snip> Allan Lum of Honolulu said, "If they don't know what motivates the local crowd and are sending things that are of no interest, it's money right down the drain." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (C) 1997 Honolulu Star-Bulletin Go to http://starbulletin.com for full text and graphics. ****************************************************************************** ***********