Yes I have, and like your situation, it was an economic decision. "Back in the day"
we rented our Dewey texts for our Cataloging class at the University of Michigan.
The cost to purchase was prohibitive and it made sense to rent the books. As you
pointed out, I would never have used those heavy volumes.
Sounds like a good idea to me.
Best of luck!
Barbara
Barbara Kane
High School Library Media Specialist
Southwestern Central School
Jamestown, NY
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From: School Library Media & Network Communications on behalf of Eric and Linda Lay
Sent: Tue 7/21/2009 10:36 AM
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Hi Everyone,
I have a question for you. Has anyone ever heard of "renting" a textbook? I
have one last class before I graduate and the required book costs $130. I
looked online to see if I could find it for less & all of the places I've
found are still listing it for over $100 + shipping. But...there is one
place that popped up that I could rent the book for a semester (for less
than $70 and shipping is free) and then return it. I know I'll never use the
book again, so I'm not overjoyed at the thought of paying $130+ shipping.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Linda Lay
Future Library Media Specialist
Madison Alabama
boofredlay@knology.net
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