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This makes me think a recycle/reuse program should exist. "Our" old hardware is newer/better than what they have. I know this program probably does exists but I

This makes me think a recycle/reuse program should exist. "Our" old hardware is newer/better than what they have. I know this program probably does exists but I usually assume they are just breaking my device apart and pulling out gold/metals. If I knew the library needed a gently used device, I'd have no problem giving them my old stuff.

goialoq 9y ago
Thanks to the march of progress, it's cheaper to deliver new tablets and keyboards than to wrangle ad-hoc used hardware.
KGIII 9y ago
The best thing you can do is ask your librarian. Libraries are often poorly funded, very much so in rural areas. They are often partially funded with donations. Somebody was willing to step up and rehab a local library. Had they not done so, it would have been forced to close. It is staffed entirely by volunteers. The town can barely afford to budget the heat. Fortunately, the same person now donates regularly and there's no risk of immediate closure. They will have also left a small trust for the library when they pass away.
- WalterBright 9y ago
  Around here, the library buildings are new, large, modern, and spacious. Those buildings were expensive to construct. They lack books, though. The shelves are low, widely spaced, and don't occupy much of the floor space. http://www.buildingwork.design/projects/kenmore-library/ http://www.buildingwork.design/projects/kenmore-library/ I've long since given up even looking for books there. I just go buy them. Contrast this with Half Price Books: http://www.waymarking.com/gallery/image.aspx?f=1&guid=ae61a8f9-45e4-4002-a100-fe2b7437b04f http://www.waymarking.com/gallery/image.aspx?f=1&guid=ae61a8... It's crammed with books. (The picture barely does that justice.)
  - KGIII 9y ago
    I still have a lovely, fairly local, shop. It is called Twice Sold Tales. It's a lovely place. I miss bookstores.
  - chupapuma 9y ago
    The KCLS has a lot of books though and it is super easy to get them transported to the library for pickup. Also the eBook selection is immense.
chickenfries 9y ago
Yeah, I have about 75% of a computer from upgrading mine overtime. Waiting until I have more parts to buy a case to put it in and then donate it to a library or school or something. All of my parts are in good condition and from the last 10 years, I would hate to see them stripped for metals.

goialoq 9y ago

Thanks to the march of progress, it's cheaper to deliver new tablets and keyboards than to wrangle ad-hoc used hardware.

KGIII 9y ago

The best thing you can do is ask your librarian. Libraries are often poorly funded, very much so in rural areas. They are often partially funded with donations. Somebody was willing to step up and rehab a local library. Had they not done so, it would have been forced to close. It is staffed entirely by volunteers. The town can barely afford to budget the heat. Fortunately, the same person now donates regularly and there's no risk of immediate closure. They will have also left a small trust for the library when they pass away.

WalterBright 9y ago
Around here, the library buildings are new, large, modern, and spacious. Those buildings were expensive to construct. They lack books, though. The shelves are low, widely spaced, and don't occupy much of the floor space. http://www.buildingwork.design/projects/kenmore-library/ http://www.buildingwork.design/projects/kenmore-library/ I've long since given up even looking for books there. I just go buy them. Contrast this with Half Price Books: http://www.waymarking.com/gallery/image.aspx?f=1&guid=ae61a8f9-45e4-4002-a100-fe2b7437b04f http://www.waymarking.com/gallery/image.aspx?f=1&guid=ae61a8... It's crammed with books. (The picture barely does that justice.)
- KGIII 9y ago
  I still have a lovely, fairly local, shop. It is called Twice Sold Tales. It's a lovely place. I miss bookstores.
- chupapuma 9y ago
  The KCLS has a lot of books though and it is super easy to get them transported to the library for pickup. Also the eBook selection is immense.

chickenfries 9y ago

Yeah, I have about 75% of a computer from upgrading mine overtime. Waiting until I have more parts to buy a case to put it in and then donate it to a library or school or something. All of my parts are in good condition and from the last 10 years, I would hate to see them stripped for metals.