Re:Garbage collectors open a library with abandoned books
by snowwrestler on Tuesday January 30, 2018 @10:01AM
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I understand why this is upsetting, but libraries are not historical societies. The solution to this is to work with your local historical society, or create one.
Another option would be to make a connection with a local academic library (at a college or university in the area)--these often are more willing to store historical documents indefinitely.
Finally, your town or county might have a museum that would be willing to accession an historical document.
The caveat to all these is the same as for the public library: shelf space costs money, and budgets have limits. But sometimes a shift in emphasis is all you need to preserve old things and not worry about new things.
Another option would be to make a connection with a local academic library (at a college or university in the area)--these often are more willing to store historical documents indefinitely.
Finally, your town or county might have a museum that would be willing to accession an historical document.
The caveat to all these is the same as for the public library: shelf space costs money, and budgets have limits. But sometimes a shift in emphasis is all you need to preserve old things and not worry about new things.