A Great Reason to Make Frequent Use of Inter-Library Loan

Posting this helpful advice from Lindsay: (and bolding the reason I thought it should be bumped up from the comments) :

Just responding to something (the other?) Melissa wrote. If you can’t get Melissa Wiley books at your local library, do ask them to get them for you through Inter Library Loan. I used to hesitate about this, thinking ILL was something reserved for scholarly work, but I’ve heard librarians from various libraries enthusiastically encourage its use. I think it’s one of those things that the more it’s used, the more “the authorities” will see that it is needed, and consequently keep up funding for it. Also, one can hope that the more specific titles are requested, the more likely word will filter back to publishers to keep them in print! (We’ve also gotten Shakespeare and opera DVDs and CDs through ILL. It’s a great resource.)

Comments

[kmom]

We LOVE inter-library loan! It used to be
unlimited and free in our state, and is now only 3 items at a time, $1 each. Still
a bargain to find most anything. Our town
has no bookstore, and this way we can read
and see if we want to order our own copy
or just enjoy. There are loads of things you can research or read on the internet,
but there is nothing like holding the book!