The St. Louis County Library is in the process of converting a number of the branches into self-checkout. It's quite an undertaking as the materials for the new system are quite expensive. So, right now there's a lot of "weeding" going on in all sections (fiction, non-fiction, childrens, etc) at a number of the branches. Except for the processing labels, many of the books are library-bound and in new condition. I know that Oak Bend is just starting, Daniel Boone and Eureka Hills have been underway for awhile. Others, too, I just don't know which ones. Toward the end of January there will be a big sale, 10 cents a book, but I noticed that some of the books are already going out on the sale table at my local library. I'm sure they will be advertising, so, if interested, be on the lookout or ask your friendly neighborhood librarian for more information.Photo: Copyright FreeStockImages.org
3 comments:
It is very interesting at the library. I can go in the library, go to the "hold" section, get my book, go to the self-checkout and never talk to a librarian again. Kind of sad. But the book sale sounds great. Joanie
I agree. I wonder how many jobs they plan to eliminate as a result of self-checkout. Must be difficult for the staff to put the system in place knowing that that's a possibility.
Thanks for the heads-up! I hope to find some treasures!
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