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Post by CampKohler (Sacramento CA) on Mar 20, 2018 21:16:57 GMT -5
I wanted to read the new Jack Reacher novel, The Midnight Line, but, after reserving it, I found that there was about 300 people ahead of me. Yikes! Nevertheless, it only took a couple of weeks to arrive. The thing is, as I was walking across the library after getting it off the reserved shelf, I saw the big print version on display in the new books area. What the...? I could have checked that out immediately instead of waiting. Moral: Check the big print section to see if there is a copy there if it's on a long list.
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Post by reb on Mar 21, 2018 21:06:52 GMT -5
But it's so BIG!
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Post by CampKohler (Sacramento CA) on Mar 23, 2018 23:54:52 GMT -5
You just need to take off your reading glasses and hold it at arm's length. And, of course, be prepared to turn the pages more often.
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Post by bbro2018 on Mar 25, 2018 19:03:09 GMT -5
At MY age, man, bigger is BETTER!
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Post by mullingspices on Mar 28, 2018 20:53:09 GMT -5
That's a great book!
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Post by SUVFan on Apr 28, 2018 7:23:32 GMT -5
I saw the big print version on display in the new books area. What the...? I could have checked that out immediately instead of waiting. Moral: Check the big print section to see if there is a copy there if it's on a long list. I'd guess that Sacramento, like the two systems I use most these days, has an online reserve system that allows you to search the "catalog", sign in at some point, and click "reserve" and you're on the list. So what happens is most people do their search and the regular version of the book pops up on top. They click on it, see the 300 waiting for it, curse, click reserve anyway, and wait to get their email notification that it's their turn. Few even think of the large print option, if they even realize it exists. BTW, both systems that I use offer another option around the long reserve list. Both have a browsing "Quick Pick" area with a varying number of titles (the system I use most puts a sticker on the cover that reads "Quick Pick") that can't be reserved and, instead, are first come, first served. The Columbus Metro branch that I visit most frequently has about 30 to 40 titles, some newer than others. These books can be checked out for only 2 weeks and can't be renewed online. But I have found that you can walk them up to the counter, explain you want to check it back out, and they'll let you do that. Two of the three books I checked out earlier this week (including the Reacher book CK noted) are quick pick selections. I think a lot of folks are unaware of this option and simply manage their reserves online and when notified, go straight to the reserve area to retrieve their selections, then to checkout and right back out the door.
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Post by CampKohler (Sacramento CA) on May 1, 2018 22:34:20 GMT -5
In the Sacto Public Library system, it's called "Lucky Day," meaning if it's at the branch where you are and you want it, it's your lucky day.
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Post by SUVFan on Jul 16, 2018 9:39:09 GMT -5
In the Sacto Public Library system, it's called "Lucky Day," meaning if it's at the branch where you are and you want it, it's your lucky day. CK, they don't have any reserve system at all?
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Post by CampKohler (Sacramento CA) on Aug 9, 2018 18:30:39 GMT -5
Yes, they do. But if it's a Lucky Day book, you can't reserve it (at least the Lucky Day copies); you have to check it out on the spot.
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Post by Red on Oct 20, 2018 2:50:41 GMT -5
@ CK: I have The Midnight Line in two different files -- epub and mobi. If you're still in waiting and want to read it as ebook, I'll be happy to send it to you. The epub is 5.30 MB while the 2 mobi files are 846 KB and 994 KB.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2019 5:40:24 GMT -5
Just in case Folks:
World Book and Copyright Day.
Also known as International Day of the Book, World Book Day, and World Book Days
Observed annually on April 23rd
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