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The article in American Libraries re: bookstores vs libraries had some good points and has struck a chord. I have been a library user since early childhood. I have been in libraries where I did feel unwanted and was anxious to get my books and leave. I was in Barnes&Nobles on Sat. and was stuck as I usually am by the ambiance and the spaciousness. My local public library (2 miles away) is small, cramped and poorly lit even though the circ numbers are high. My media center is newly expanded with all new furniture, carpeting, computers and shelves. The lounge area is quite inviting and I have added plants, posters, stuffed animals based on book characters as well as Winnie the Pooh and Peter Rabbit throws on a rocker. I can't tell you how popular the room is. Children "hate" to leave. Some teachers have suggested classical music (!) Now if only I could get the administration to pay for expanded hours... Jo Dervan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Jo Dervan Library Media Specialist Strathmore Elementary School Aberdeen, NJ 07747 At the top of the North Jersey Coast "Anyone who has a library and a garden wants for nothing"- CICERO e mail(home) -rderva@injersey.com e-mail(school)- aberdeen@exit109.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= To quit LM_NET (or set NOMAIL or DIGEST), Send an email message to listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST * NOTE: Please allow time for confirmation from Listserv. For LM_NET Help & Archives see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=