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What is a private living books lending library, and how can I start one? 
What is a private living books lending library, and how can I start one?
Starting a Library
What are the different kinds of book binding and publishing categories? 
What are the different kinds of book binding and publishing categories?
Publication Process
Why move from informal book lending to an official library? Why charge fees? 
Why move from informal book lending to an official library? Why charge fees?
Library Management
What is another way to organize and shelve picture books?
What is another way to organize and shelve picture books?
Classification
How does the Dewey Decimal System make it easier to find my books? (DDS: Part 2) 
How does the Dewey Decimal System make it easier to find my books? (DDS: Part 2)
Classification
What is the Dewey Decimal System, and how can I use it to organize my library? (DDS: Part 1)
What is the Dewey Decimal System, and how can I use it to organize my library? (DDS: Part 1)
Classification
With limited shelf space, how do I decide which books to collect and keep?
With limited shelf space, how do I decide which books to collect and keep?
Book Selection
Ask the Librarian About Book Selection: How do I determine the reading level of a book?
Ask the Librarian About Book Selection: How do I determine the reading level of a book?
Book Selection
What are some resources for learning more about recognizing and choosing living books? 
What are some resources for learning more about recognizing and choosing living books?
Book Selection
Why are older books special treasures that are preferred by many living books librarians? 
Why are older books special treasures that are preferred by many living books librarians?
Book Selection
How do you handle library discards that already have stickers, stamps, and bar codes? 
How do you handle library discards that already have stickers, stamps, and bar codes?
Book Care
How do you make your own dust jacket or paper book cover for a book that doesn’t have a book jacket?
How do you make your own dust jacket or paper book cover for a book that doesn’t have a book jacket?
Book Care
