How to Donate Computer Textbooks to My Library
Donating computer textbooks that will impart technological knowledge to others is a significant contribution you can make to society. Libraries exist to enrich the mind and inspire the local community. Access to computer textbooks through the library will indirectly assist in economic development, innovation and skill building.
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How to Donate Computer Textbooks to the Library
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Choose the library to which you would like to donate computer textbooks. Libraries have separate styles, cultures, needs and preferences for computer textbooks. You may decide to donate to the main library to reach a broader audience or a smaller branch that may be overlooked. Large libraries may desire more technical computer textbooks, while smaller libraries may need broader-based topics.
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Develop a relationship with the library. Simply call or visit a few librarians in the computer department to ask what type of computer textbooks are most needed. They will know which computer textbooks in circulation are in short supply and high demand, and which books patrons have requested to be purchased for circulation. Librarians also can spell out the guidelines for donating computer textbooks and funds.
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While visiting the library, see for yourself the types of computer textbooks that the library needs. Are there certain computer textbooks that need to be updated, or does the library need more of a variety on a specific subject?
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Think about the technological skills that are needed in your community to be competitive, and cater toward those needs. Browse the newspaper wanted ads and online jobs boards to explore the computer skills that employers typically require. Discuss with business leaders and the local Chamber of Commerce what technical skills are in high demand. Then determine which computer textbooks provide training for those skills.
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Donate new and used computer textbooks. You can save money on daily splurges to purchase new books that are current with today's technological advances. To save money and recycle, donate computer textbooks you own. Lightly used computer textbooks also can be purchased at thrift stores. Gather support from friends by asking if they have any computer textbooks to donate.
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Hold a book drive and fundraiser. Most people would love to assist in the technological growth and development of their community. Partner with local literacy organizations to hold a computer textbook drive, and collect used computer textbooks for the library. Contact the computer science and engineering departments at your local college or university to enlist the help of students in donating computer textbooks. Fundraising could include a yard sale, with proceeds going to the purchase of computer textbooks.
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Obtain a grant for the library, specifically for the computer textbook department. Many private and public grants can be used to purchase more technology or computer training, enabling the library to save its funds to purchase computer textbooks. Help the library by searching for grant possibilities and offering to do grant writing.
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Tips & Warnings
1. Volunteering at the library could help the library save money and divert more funds toward computer textbook purchases.
2. Maintain a relationship with the library to increase the effectiveness of your service.
3. The Institute of Museum & Library Services funds uses of broadband technologies, among other projects, and it may be a place to start looking for grant possibilities.
1. Make sure that the used computer textbooks are in good condition and relevant.
