Comments on: Frugality in Practice: Using the Public Library http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:44:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Maharani http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-333051 Maharani Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:55:18 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-333051 I love to read but have some problems with public libraries. First, a lot of them carry huge amounts of junk-thrillers, silly novels, romances. They are great if that is what you like to read. I am a non-fiction reader with specific interests, and like to dig deeply into a subject, and find that the majority of local libraries have poor collections in my areas of interest. I prefer a university library if possible. Even then, I spend a lot of time waiting for stuff on interlibrary loan. I simply dont have time to get on the freeway and drive downtown every 3 weeks to change books. My city library only allows 2 renewals at a time-I am a very fast reader but like to reread, and dislike intensely being told how often I can do it. Particularly when researching a subject in depth. Because of this I always end up paying fines, so I prefer to buy books. At least nobody sends you threats f you buy......I only buy things I know I will re-read. So there you are-libraries are great for some people, but I find them a trial of my patience. I love to read but have some problems with public libraries.

First, a lot of them carry huge amounts of junk-thrillers, silly novels, romances. They are great if that is what you like to read. I am a non-fiction reader with specific interests, and like to dig deeply into a subject, and find that the majority of local libraries have poor collections in my areas of interest. I prefer a university library if possible. Even then, I spend a lot of time waiting for stuff on interlibrary loan.

I simply dont have time to get on the freeway and drive downtown every 3 weeks to change books. My city library only allows 2 renewals at a time-I am a very fast reader but like to reread, and dislike intensely being told how often I can do it. Particularly when researching a subject in depth.

Because of this I always end up paying fines, so I prefer to buy books. At least nobody sends you threats f you buy……I only buy things I know I will re-read. So there you are-libraries are great for some people, but I find them a trial of my patience.

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]]> By: Ask the Readers: How to Save Money on Books? ? Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-178028 Ask the Readers: How to Save Money on Books? ? Get Rich Slowly Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:52 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-178028 [...] I use to find great deals on books. How do you find cheap books? We’re all fans of the public library, I know, but how do you save money on the books you want to add to your personal [...]

[...] I use to find great deals on books. How do you find cheap books? We’re all fans of the public library, I know, but how do you save money on the books you want to add to your personal [...]

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]]> By: In Defense of Buying Books ? Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-161323 In Defense of Buying Books ? Get Rich Slowly Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:00:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-161323 [...] know J.D. has posted many times about how going to the library saves money, but I personally love to buy books. Even after reading the arguments about saving money over the [...]

[...] know J.D. has posted many times about how going to the library saves money, but I personally love to buy books. Even after reading the arguments about saving money over the [...]

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]]> By: Dale Dormody http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-155286 Dale Dormody Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:17:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-155286 I work with libraries across the United States, providing low-cost website solutions. I'd like to share this article with them, and suggest that they re-print it on their websites, so that their patrons can benefit from your suggestions. Would re-printing this on library websites be OK with you? How should they reference or credit you? Thanks..Dale I work with libraries across the United States, providing low-cost website solutions. I’d like to share this article with them, and suggest that they re-print it on their websites, so that their patrons can benefit from your suggestions. Would re-printing this on library websites be OK with you? How should they reference or credit you? Thanks..Dale

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]]> By: Lisa http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-152551 Lisa Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:22:18 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-152551 Libraries often also have book sales, the local library has a sale each season of discarded library books & books people have donated as well, as all other forms of media from Dvd's to books on tape. They sell them for $1 for a paper grocery bag full. At last count, I have around 20 cards fro m different libraries.Libraries also have online resources that include ay our local library , all auto repair manuels from cars from 1960's to now, 1,500 different magazines(online copies) ,homework helpers with online actual live kid tutorinng in all subjects & they used to have Rosetta Stone languages where you could learn any of the languages using the full programs for FREE . They had a contract with the library, but that has changed now.I have often had 100 items out at a time. Usually my husband says we have to return the library.Libraries are something I know about.There are complete medical journals , health info, research areas, geneology all online libraries. I have web adresses for libraries all over the world. They are fascinating. As you might know we are home schoolers, well, as I like to say home educators. Blessings,lisa stargazer43008@yahoo.com Libraries often also have book sales, the local library has a sale each season of discarded library books & books people have donated as well, as all other forms of media from Dvd’s to books on tape. They sell them for $1 for a paper grocery bag full. At last count, I have around 20 cards fro m different libraries.Libraries also have online resources that include ay our local library , all auto repair manuels from cars from 1960′s to now, 1,500 different magazines(online copies) ,homework helpers with online actual live kid tutorinng in all subjects & they used to have Rosetta Stone languages where you could learn any of the languages using the full programs for FREE . They had a contract with the library, but that has changed now.I have often had 100 items out at a time. Usually my husband says we have to return the library.Libraries are something I know about.There are complete medical journals , health info, research areas, geneology all online libraries. I have web adresses for libraries all over the world. They are fascinating. As you might know we are home schoolers, well, as I like to say home educators. Blessings,lisa stargazer43008@yahoo.com

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]]> By: Michelle http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-135205 Michelle Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:20:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-135205 Hi JD -- I have a question. I can't find info on museum/garden passes at my local library branch, nor on the website. I use the Multnomah County Library, which seems different from your library. Do you know if they offer it through here as well? :) Thank you! Hi JD — I have a question. I can’t find info on museum/garden passes at my local library branch, nor on the website. I use the Multnomah County Library, which seems different from your library. Do you know if they offer it through here as well? :) Thank you!

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]]> By: rich http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-135093 rich Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:57:57 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-135093 I'm a librarian and just want to say that it's always nice to see blog posts like this. Thanks for using your local library! I’m a librarian and just want to say that it’s always nice to see blog posts like this. Thanks for using your local library!

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]]> By: Tina http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-135072 Tina Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:16:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-135072 As a librarian, I'm so happy to hear that so many enjoy their local libraries. But remember that many libraries will also(at least try to) borrow books they don't own from other libraries. So if your library doesn't own a certain title, ask if they could inter-library loan it for you. It's often free or at a very small fee. As a librarian, I’m so happy to hear that so many enjoy their local libraries. But remember that many libraries will also(at least try to) borrow books they don’t own from other libraries. So if your library doesn’t own a certain title, ask if they could inter-library loan it for you. It’s often free or at a very small fee.

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]]> By: Stefano http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-121258 Stefano Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:16:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-121258 The library is a great resource to save money- I use consumer reports buying guides all the time, review finance advice in the latest issue of Money magazine and Kiplingers and check out bike maintenance books to keep my bicycle (primary transportation)running well instead of taking it in for a tune up. I also like their selection of foreign language films. It's a real treasure! The library is a great resource to save money- I use consumer reports buying guides all the time, review finance advice in the latest issue of Money magazine and Kiplingers and check out bike maintenance books to keep my bicycle (primary transportation)running well instead of taking it in for a tune up. I also like their selection of foreign language films. It’s a real treasure!

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]]> By: Writer's Coin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-113314 Writer's Coin Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:26:49 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-113314 Well done! I agree with all of this. Now, is a library card <a href="http://www.thewriterscoin.com/2008/01/07/why-a-library-card-is-more-valuable-than-a-college-degree-the-pros/" rel="nofollow">more</a> valuable than a college degree? Well done! I agree with all of this. Now, is a library card more valuable than a college degree?

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]]> By: Olde Frothingblog » Blog Archive » Libraries Rule http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-103499 Olde Frothingblog » Blog Archive » Libraries Rule Sat, 03 Nov 2007 13:56:09 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-103499 [...] Get Rich Slowly on the joys of public libraries. [...]

[...] Get Rich Slowly on the joys of public libraries. [...]

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]]> By: Money Day: Your Personal Finance Holiday ? Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-94090 Money Day: Your Personal Finance Holiday ? Get Rich Slowly Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:02:36 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-94090 [...] your public library. Borrow one (and only one) personal finance book. (If you borrow more, you’re less likely to [...]

[...] your public library. Borrow one (and only one) personal finance book. (If you borrow more, you’re less likely to [...]

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]]> By: Get Rich Slowly » Full Disclosure Regarding Site Advertising http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-4257 Get Rich Slowly » Full Disclosure Regarding Site Advertising Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:37:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-4257 [...] Amazon Whenever I mention a book, I link to its Amazon page using my affiliate ID. Though I encourage you to use your public library whenever possible, I recognize that sometimes you want to own a book. But really: you should get your personal finance books from the library. I do. The Amazon links are the only ads here that may not obviously be advertising. [...]

[...] Amazon Whenever I mention a book, I link to its Amazon page using my affiliate ID. Though I encourage you to use your public library whenever possible, I recognize that sometimes you want to own a book. But really: you should get your personal finance books from the library. I do. The Amazon links are the only ads here that may not obviously be advertising. [...]

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]]> By: panasianbiz http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-898 panasianbiz Tue, 27 Jun 2006 01:48:52 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-898 I stumbled across your blog while I was doing some online research. As an educator, I love to see libraries being promoted and I hate to hear about people who are too intimidated to use them! Reference librarians, in my experience, are a wonderful group of people, who truly love to help people use the library's services. I stumbled across your blog while I was doing some online research. As an educator, I love to see libraries being promoted and I hate to hear about people who are too intimidated to use them! Reference librarians, in my experience, are a wonderful group of people, who truly love to help people use the library’s services.

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]]> By: Get Rich Slowly » Cheap and Effective Ways to Make Life Easier http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-444 Get Rich Slowly » Cheap and Effective Ways to Make Life Easier Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:48:25 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-444 [...] Use your public library. [...]

[...] Use your public library. [...]

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]]> By: Get Rich Slowly » Ten Things You Shouldn’t Buy New http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-322 Get Rich Slowly » Ten Things You Shouldn’t Buy New Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:59:21 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-322 [...] Books — Most books are read only once. Books are also easy to find cheap, or at your public library. [...]

[...] Books — Most books are read only once. Books are also easy to find cheap, or at your public library. [...]

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]]> By: Dave Hilling http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-218 Dave Hilling Sun, 04 Jun 2006 18:06:56 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-218 I might add that some libraries will even order books that you recommend. Just provide them the ISBN and tell them what it is, and in many cases, you'll be the first to get your hands on it. As far as library fines go, they are pretty trivial ($0.05 per day per book in my area), but you should still watch them. I've never had a fine larger than $1.00. As far as videos, you could keep them a week over and it would still be cheaper than renting. I might add that some libraries will even order books that you recommend. Just provide them the ISBN and tell them what it is, and in many cases, you’ll be the first to get your hands on it.

As far as library fines go, they are pretty trivial ($0.05 per day per book in my area), but you should still watch them. I’ve never had a fine larger than $1.00. As far as videos, you could keep them a week over and it would still be cheaper than renting.

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]]> By: Get Rich Slowly » The Frugal Photographer http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Get Rich Slowly » The Frugal Photographer Tue, 30 May 2006 23:34:09 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-167 [...] Don’t buy photography books and magazines. Borrow books from the public library — the library has a better selection than the store, anyhow. Photography magazines are rarely more than vast brochures for new equipment; find current information on the internet. Both photo.net and Digital Photography Review are excellent. [...]

[...] Don’t buy photography books and magazines. Borrow books from the public library — the library has a better selection than the store, anyhow. Photography magazines are rarely more than vast brochures for new equipment; find current information on the internet. Both photo.net and Digital Photography Review are excellent. [...]

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]]> By: Cat Connor http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Cat Connor Mon, 29 May 2006 17:58:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/26/frugality-in-practice-using-the-public-library/#comment-160 *sigh* The library. My Great Failing. I have tried again and again to use the library. I love the place. But alas, I find I only end up renting books. Maybe now that I'm mature enough to handle a checking account and save regularly, I should try again. *sigh* The library. My Great Failing.

I have tried again and again to use the library. I love the place. But alas, I find I only end up renting books. Maybe now that I’m mature enough to handle a checking account and save regularly, I should try again.

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