tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876327247533458481.post3802273431514100950..comments2023-11-03T03:19:01.419-07:00Comments on Working for Rachel: Library Hacks: (Almost) Any Book in the World for Free in Five Easy StepsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876327247533458481.post-90228473058269168442008-04-04T11:37:00.000-07:002008-04-04T11:37:00.000-07:00Thanks! for a great post. The tip about getting DV...Thanks! for a great post. The tip about getting DVD and CDs from a library is really great. I usually look what is coming up, and check if the title is already on order at my local library (via an on-line catalog). I put the DVD on hold, and wait. We have seen all kinds of recent films absolutely free! I can't tell how much we saved by getting kids' books from a library... someone can do the math: two kids, average 20 books per month, for at least the toddler years. I bet it's in $$$.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876327247533458481.post-90352703140939100022008-03-20T22:13:00.000-07:002008-03-20T22:13:00.000-07:00@melissa: I love Google Books for obscure older bo...@melissa: I love Google Books for obscure older books. Someday I may do a post on all the other cool things you can get at your library...Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092952195783277890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876327247533458481.post-31424985120298687732008-03-19T14:32:00.000-07:002008-03-19T14:32:00.000-07:00Even our VERY small rural library - (county size i...Even our VERY small rural library - (county size is 20,000) has this feature. PLUS - we are part of the NW Oregon Coastal Library group - the FREE order online/hold/go pick up at the main desk deal covers several counties and libraries. I have been enjoying this service for a year now - books, audio books, music, DVD's, CD's, and movies for Movie Night at Grammi's with my Grandkids! They know they can ask for a specific movie or subject and Grammi will order it for movie night :) Teach 'em young! Our little library also has book downloads - a great idea also! <BR/>And remember that a lot of other books are available online at google-books! If you can stand to read online, that is :)marci357https://www.blogger.com/profile/08464308058830198491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876327247533458481.post-17287586556634943152008-03-18T20:04:00.000-07:002008-03-18T20:04:00.000-07:00Melissa, good tip! Thanks!Melissa, good tip! Thanks!Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092952195783277890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876327247533458481.post-62596483646014374582008-03-17T10:43:00.000-07:002008-03-17T10:43:00.000-07:00Yes, I second the idea of using your library for D...Yes, I second the idea of using your library for DVDs. Something I was talking to someone about the other day--many library systems put books and movies into their computer database and are available to put on hold fairly far in advance of their release date. So if you know something that is coming soon, check your library to put it on hold early so you don't have to wait months to see/read it.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060378572662825583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876327247533458481.post-76726663363447080782008-03-13T20:26:00.000-07:002008-03-13T20:26:00.000-07:00@alice: Thanks for the tip on lists! I created one...@alice: Thanks for the tip on lists! I created one yesterday and I loved it!<BR/><BR/>@heather: Yikes! I didn't realize that some libraries charged so much--the most I've seen or heard about directly was $3. Hope you try it and it turns out it's cheaper!Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092952195783277890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876327247533458481.post-72860315611675714252008-03-12T10:50:00.000-07:002008-03-12T10:50:00.000-07:00And don't forget your public library for DVDs, VHS...And don't forget your public library for DVDs, VHS tapes and music! It's all FREE!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876327247533458481.post-41747524722301360092008-03-11T10:35:00.000-07:002008-03-11T10:35:00.000-07:00Thanks for the tip about WorldCat. Our library, ev...Thanks for the tip about WorldCat. Our library, even though its in a decent-sized city, is horribly underfunded and rarely has the books I'm looking for. They told me that it would cost $6 for an ILL, boo, so it would almost be cheaper to buy the book on Amazon. But I need to try it, because maybe they won't really charge $6.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935116279623927577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876327247533458481.post-39579771548945844492008-03-11T08:45:00.000-07:002008-03-11T08:45:00.000-07:00Great post! Thanks for using WorldCat and did you...Great post! Thanks for using <A HREF="http://www.worldcat.org/" REL="nofollow">WorldCat</A> and did you know you can also <A HREF="http://www.worldcat.org/news/default.jsp" REL="nofollow">create lists</A> of your favorite items now, too? So you could track what you've read/seen/listened to--and save even more time.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200513597599114189noreply@blogger.com