[WEB4LIB] Re: The "Commericialized" Library

[Catherine Ingram]

About linking to Amazon or B&N or whomever...

Just a note...  I know that some public libraries have had complaints from the local "little guy" book stores.  As in:  "Why are you promoting Goliath (Amazon, B&N) and ignoring David's Book store?!".  Don't forget that if a local bookseller is paying taxes in your comminity they may have cause to complain.  And often, the local bookstore is the one who will be supporting your summer reading program.  

Catherine

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   Catherine E. Ingram                     Elmhurst Public Library
   Internet Librarian                          211 Prospect
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