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This Question and Answer page is part of The Card Catalog – a lending library resource hub.

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?
What is a private living books lending library, and how can I start one?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Starting a Library
Elizabeth Ripley BindersElizabeth Ripley Binders
Elizabeth Ripley Binders
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Shelving
How do library binding processes affect the longevity of the book? How do library binding processes affect the longevity of the book?
How do library binding processes affect the longevity of the book?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Publication Process
How does paper quality affect the longevity of a book? How does paper quality affect the longevity of a book?
How does paper quality affect the longevity of a book?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Publication Process
What are the different kinds of book binding and publishing categories? What are the different kinds of book binding and publishing categories?
What are the different kinds of book binding and publishing categories?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Publication Process
How Do I Get A Website?How Do I Get A Website?
How Do I Get A Website?
Michael MasarikMichael Masarik
Library Management
How do I build a DIY Website?How do I build a DIY Website?
How do I build a DIY Website?
Michael MasarikMichael Masarik
Library Management
Notion Resource PageNotion Resource Page
Notion Resource Page
Michael MasarikMichael Masarik
Library Management
Ex Libris Web Design ServicesEx Libris Web Design Services
Ex Libris Web Design Services
Michael MasarikMichael Masarik
Library Management
What if I find mold in my library? One librarian’s story.What if I find mold in my library? One librarian’s story.
What if I find mold in my library? One librarian’s story.
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Library Management
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?
Why move from informal book lending to an official library? Why charge fees?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Library Management
How do I move an entire library or put it in storage for a while?How do I move an entire library or put it in storage for a while?
How do I move an entire library or put it in storage for a while?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Library Management
What are some sample fees and policies for private lending libraries?What are some sample fees and policies for private lending libraries?
What are some sample fees and policies for private lending libraries?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Library Management
Plumfield Library Membership CardsPlumfield Library Membership Cards
Plumfield Library Membership Cards
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Library Management
Ask the Librarian: DIY Barcodes?Ask the Librarian: DIY Barcodes?
Ask the Librarian: DIY Barcodes?
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Library Management
Ask The Librarian: How Do I Handle Renewals?Ask The Librarian: How Do I Handle Renewals?
Ask The Librarian: How Do I Handle Renewals?
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Library Management
Easy Reader ShelfEasy Reader Shelf
Easy Reader Shelf
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Classification
What is another way to organize and shelve picture books?What is another way to organize and shelve picture books?
What is another way to organize and shelve picture books?
Classification
What do all those Dewey Decimal numbers really mean? (DDS: Part 3) What do all those Dewey Decimal numbers really mean? (DDS: Part 3)
What do all those Dewey Decimal numbers really mean? (DDS: Part 3)
Sherry EarlySherry Early
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)
How does the Dewey Decimal System make it easier to find my books? (DDS: Part 2)
Sherry EarlySherry Early
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)
What is the Dewey Decimal System, and how can I use it to organize my library? (DDS: Part 1)
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Classification
How do some librarians label their books?How do some librarians label their books?
How do some librarians label their books?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Classification
How can I shelve and organize nonfiction history and geography books? How can I shelve and organize nonfiction history and geography books?
How can I shelve and organize nonfiction history and geography books?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Classification
How can I organize and shelve picture books? How can I organize and shelve picture books?
How can I organize and shelve picture books?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Classification
How do I organize and shelve science books? How do I organize and shelve science books?
How do I organize and shelve science books?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Classification
Basics of Branch LibrariesBasics of Branch Libraries
Basics of Branch Libraries
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Cataloging and Checkout
Book Stickers by CollectionBook Stickers by Collection
Book Stickers by Collection
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Cataloging and Checkout
Simple System for Streamlining Holds and CheckoutsSimple System for Streamlining Holds and Checkouts
Simple System for Streamlining Holds and Checkouts
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Cataloging and Checkout
Holds Queue in LibraryThingHolds Queue in LibraryThing
Holds Queue in LibraryThing
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Cataloging and Checkout
What are the options for keeping track of my books?What are the options for keeping track of my books?
What are the options for keeping track of my books?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Cataloging and Checkout
How Can Libraries Loan YOTO Cards?How Can Libraries Loan YOTO Cards?
How Can Libraries Loan YOTO Cards?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Cataloging and Checkout
Curating Wonder BoxesCurating Wonder Boxes
Curating Wonder Boxes
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Book Selection
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?
With limited shelf space, how do I decide which books to collect and keep?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Book Selection
Ask the Librarian: Using Picture Book Preschool in My Library Ask the Librarian: Using Picture Book Preschool in My Library
Ask the Librarian: Using Picture Book Preschool in My Library
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Book Selection
What is a List of 101 Basic Living Books for a Starter Collection? What is a List of 101 Basic Living Books for a Starter Collection?
What is a List of 101 Basic Living Books for a Starter Collection?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
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?
Ask the Librarian About Book Selection: How do I determine the reading level of a book?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
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?
What are some resources for learning more about recognizing and choosing living books?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
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?
Why are older books special treasures that are preferred by many living books librarians?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Book Selection
Using UV Light in Our LibraryUsing UV Light in Our Library
Using UV Light in Our Library
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Book Care
How do some librarians get a book ready to lend?How do some librarians get a book ready to lend?
How do some librarians get a book ready to lend?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Book Care
What are some basic supplies for book care and repair?What are some basic supplies for book care and repair?
What are some basic supplies for book care and repair?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Book Care
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?
How do you handle library discards that already have stickers, stamps, and bar codes?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
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?
How do you make your own dust jacket or paper book cover for a book that doesn’t have a book jacket?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Book Care
How and why do librarians cover their dust jackets with plastic?How and why do librarians cover their dust jackets with plastic?
How and why do librarians cover their dust jackets with plastic?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Book Care
How do I begin to acquire more books for my library?How do I begin to acquire more books for my library?
How do I begin to acquire more books for my library?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Book Acquisitions
Where do I find affordable living books to add to my library? Where do I find affordable living books to add to my library?
Where do I find affordable living books to add to my library?
Sherry EarlySherry Early
Book Acquisitions
Craft Classes: Easy EmbroideryCraft Classes: Easy Embroidery
Craft Classes: Easy Embroidery
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Library Programming
Craft Classes: Painting Peg PeopleCraft Classes: Painting Peg People
Craft Classes: Painting Peg People
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Library Programming
Craft Classes: Easy Loom WeavingCraft Classes: Easy Loom Weaving
Craft Classes: Easy Loom Weaving
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Library Programming
Why We Love The Green Writer (and How We’re Using It in Our Library)Why We Love The Green Writer (and How We’re Using It in Our Library)
Why We Love The Green Writer (and How We’re Using It in Our Library)
Sara MasarikSara Masarik
Library Programming
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