http://shapinglibraries.wordpress.com/2008/02/04/renting-books/ Libraries and the future of information... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:33:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://shapinglibraries.wordpress.com/2008/02/04/renting-books/#comment-5 David Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:03:42 +0000 http://shapinglibraries.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-5 In today's world, "free" is a term that people are wary about. Often, people find reassurance in knowing they own something and having "free" services such as a library is either disconcerting or unfathomable. Maybe we can advertise ourselves as a book rental service that charges $1 per book + late fees with a $1 per book instant rebate on all purchases. Since we are non-profit, it would be tax-free and the patron would feel like he was paying for his service....sort of. In today’s world, “free” is a term that people are wary about. Often, people find reassurance in knowing they own something and having “free” services such as a library is either disconcerting or unfathomable. Maybe we can advertise ourselves as a book rental service that charges $1 per book + late fees with a $1 per book instant rebate on all purchases. Since we are non-profit, it would be tax-free and the patron would feel like he was paying for his service….sort of.

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