HSPLS (BMs) BACKWARD MOMENTS

Tappin' GATES again?

Contrary to MS.HOLLIDAY, there are plenty computers@the library.

They are in every section as might not be evident in this repeated photo.

An hour wait is very unusual, if 1 is knowledgeable about the system.

I wonder how much padded numbers play in the perpetuation of other HAWAII doings, from institutions to businesses. I heard a count of 1000 a day for the library, which I believe to be bogus, just like some pantry counts. I've often wondered at some of the high space rental fees I hear quoted, while not seeing anything near the business required to sustain such.

OH, BY THE WAY

 On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 3:38 PM, Mae Rosen wrote:

Hi Mr. Balmber,

FLH has over 100 year-round volunteers who review the books donated.

Experts in each field price the books. Any books thought to be of significant value are researched to determine their value.
By the way, if you would like to volunteer at our warehouse to sort books, please let me know.

We are always looking for volunteers!

Mahalo,
Mae



To: Mae Rosen mae@friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org

It may possibly be of interest to you that I had also inquired at
the library. In particular, I'd asked Mr. Baroza who said that with-
drawn and discarded books are sometimes duplicated.

And I also enquired about whether the books were researched,
as to their possible value or collectability, and was told "no".

I enquired because I noticed some of the books are quite old and
sometimes contained hand drawn pictures. And I also would think
some of them were considered outdated which would preclude
an updated reprint. Does FOTLOH make this effort?

DUMPSTER JIVE

From: f----s@gmail.com
Date: Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 9:49 AM

Subject: Re: Your Inquiry
To: Mae Rosen
Maybe he already knows. Coincidentally, he's here today.


On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Mae Rosen wrote:

Dear Mr. Balmber,
Thank you for the information. We will look into this situation and notify the director at the Hawai‘i State Public Library.

Mahalo, Mae


On 8/9/12 9:12 AM, "f----s@gmail.com" wrote:

The HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
"I am talking about books I have seen laying around the outside of the library and having people tell me they were taken from the dumpster. Some have not only "DISCARDED" but "WITHDRAWN" stamped on them."


On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 8:08 AM, Mae Rosen wrote:

Dear Mr. Balmber,
Which library have you seen discarded and withdrawn books taken from the dumpster?
Mahalo, Mae


On 8/8/12 2:07 PM, "f----s@gmail.com" wrote:

I am talking about books I have seen laying around the outside of the library and having people tell me they were taken from the dumpster. Some have not only "DISCARDED" but "WITHDRAWN" stamped on them.


On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 11:05 AM, Mae Rosen

Aloha Mr. Balmber,

Thank you for your email inquiry of July 25, 2012:
Books discarded by the libraries are offered at nominal cost at Friends' book sales throughout the year. The proceeds from these sales are returned to the library system.

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Mahalo,

Mae

Mae M. Rosen, Administrative Assistant
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF HAWAI‘I
690 Pohukaina Street
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813
Ph: (808) 536.

Fax: (808) 536.
Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i was founded in 1879

Our mission is to support and promote Hawai‘i’s 50 public libraries

  

NEW SHENANIGANS@HSPLS

I've begun to log off when these pop up in email sessions.

It freezes the window.

Before, it was just the lower box. Now both pop up very

quickly before I have a chance to cancel.

I loose valuable time but ...