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chevauchee in frugal_fans

Public libraries -- not just books

Jan 16, 2005 16:28

These are the "Well, duh" hints, but since I just signed up for my handy dandy new library card (and had to suffer a long, long explanation of what I could get with it), a couple of ways to save yourself a little something (besides the obvious ( Read more... )

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ladystarlightsj January 17 2005, 01:02:32 UTC

Good ideas, all of them. (especially since I don't have $50 to spend on the new Dark Tower book)

My question for you (if you can help) is now that I have all this cool (cool to me) music ripped onto my computer -- why can't I burn a CD with it? I've tried a couple different ways of burning it (Windows Media Player, MusicMatch) and it just won't work.

caeru_ January 17 2005, 01:15:01 UTC

*jumps in*

Didn't you get a cd with a cd-making software when you bought your burner? If not, I'd try to get hold of a copy of Nero there are cracks to be found online I'm sure, it works for both cd's and dvd's.

ladystarlightsj January 17 2005, 01:19:00 UTC

Nero came with my burner -- I'll play around with it and see if that works. Thanks!

chevauchee January 17 2005, 01:19:09 UTC

You might also want to check if you have the drivers installed for the burner. Yes, I had a computer that didn't.

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thermidor January 17 2005, 01:23:19 UTC

While you probably won't get a real research librarian

But you do have them in fandom :) I heart reference questions from other folks (especially slashers) as I get to 'practice' my skillz whilst doing fun stuff.

chevauchee January 17 2005, 01:25:05 UTC

Hi. Want to be my new best friend? *g*

thermidor January 17 2005, 01:50:27 UTC

*waves* I'm a friendly gal! :)

cheesygirl January 17 2005, 01:34:17 UTC

This librarian seconds your suggestion! Public libraries are one of the best bargains out there. So much can be done online through libraries these days too, if you don't want to or can't get to the library. Many public libraries offer access to some online databases, online catalog access (and ability to request items for hold or interlibrary loan), and online reference service.

Don't hesitate to use Reference services too. Hey, we went to grad school to get these library degrees, let us put 'em to use! ;-)

celtiknot January 17 2005, 03:02:17 UTC

Another little-known library service is ILL - interlibrary loan. If your local library doesn't have the book you're looking for, ask to interlibrary loan it. The reference librarian will send out a request to other libraries who own the book. The book will be transfered to your library, for you to check out. For most books, this is a free service (actually, your tax dollars are already paying for it). In a few cases (obscure books, genealogy materials) there is a fee.

j_crew_guy January 17 2005, 03:48:48 UTC

Another thing I think of when I think of libraries is booksales.

I've found some wonderful, inexpensive gifts for friends (fannish and otherwise) via booksales. (I've also found great stuff for myself. If it wasn't for library booksales, I wouldn't be able to support my YA/Kidlit habit for so cheap.) Best of all, you can usually get a few books for a few bucks and support your local library at the same time.