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I, too, inherited a collection that had been "loved too much." I weeded everything that looked neglected, replaced those books that had high readership: Calvin and Hobbes, anime and manga, drawing books, car books, sport books, and finally really, really had a heart-to-heart with kids. I showed them damaged books, books that had gotten wet, broken spines, chewed books, etc. I told the kids that I would do everything in my power to continue to place quality, fun, interesting books on the shelf, but that I had to have their help. When a student checks out a brand new book, I say something like, "Oh, this is brand new; be sure and take care of it." Also, I took away access to the "book drop." Students now have to hand books to me or a library aide. When they see that we are looking at the condition of each book every time it is being turned in, it makes them take a little bit better care of the books. I think the students realize now that the library has limited funds and we need to take care of all our items because the readers (students) lose every time a book is damaged. Pamela L. Thompson, MLS Library Media Specialist Col. John O. Ensor Middle School El Paso, TX grades 6-8 915-937-6018 pthomp@sisd.net "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."--Groucho Marx -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------