Nancy Dowd at “The M Word - Marketing Libraries” is seeking feedback.  She wants to know your:

1. Ten reasons why libraries are better than buying and you can’t use “free”
2. Ten reason why you love your library.

for a video she is putting together.

Here’s mine, put together at a moment’s notice:

11 reasons why libraries are better than buying books:
1. If you don’t like it you can return it without a receipt.
2. You don’t need lots of bookshelf space at home.
3. You can find out what other people are reading.
4. You can safely try something new without financial commitment.
5. You are not limited financially to what you can take.
6. Don’t have to hassle about finding parking to get to the bookshop.
7. You can read in the library without having to take the book/item home.
8. There are other things you can do at the library.
9. You can bring the whole family and spend lots of time browsing without someone getting bored.
10. The staff are knowledgeable and know your preferences.
11. Wider range of offerings.

10 reasons I love my library:
1. Comforting and comfortable local space.
2. Wide variety of items to borrow.
3. Wide variety of subjects covered.
4. Offer a wide range of services for all ages.
5. FREE!
6. Helpful and friendly staff.
7. Easily accessible in terms of location and hours.
8. Offers great virtual services, in terms of electronic resources and access.
9. They have all my favourite authors.
10. They can refer me to new ones to try.

Have you got others?  You can leave a comment at “Your 10 reasons needed” or email them directly to Nancy at ndowd at njstatelib.org.