How bout using any donated books for a PLUG lending library?
It weouldnt be easy. Someone would need to house the library, get the
request from someone who wants to read a book, keep track of who borrowed
the book, and when it is due back.
On Wednesday 23 May 2001 21:05, you wrote:
> I've got a discussion topic that doesn't go "boom". Books donated to
> PLUG become door prizes at meetings, ja? It occurred to me that it
> might be nice to build up a lending library to get more mileage out of
> donations. Any comments?
>
> There was a catalyst to this idea. I've been busily panhandling various
> sources for doorprize goodies. A representative of TurboLinux has
> stated that they'll send something called a "Linux Foundation Pack",
> training materials for a Linux certification that have an alleged street
> value of $750.00 (imagine my surprise)
>
> It seems, IMHO, that a generous donation like that ought to see some
> serious, prolonged use by multiple members. Maybe a doorprize could be
> a selection from the library OR the traditional "fabulous prizes"?
> Maybe I should be hitting up car dealers and real estate agents too...
>
> I think I smell something burning, gotta go.
>
> Steve
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