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Tuesday 3 April 2007

Bookshare

We discussed at the course committee the fact that the department is only receiving a tiny budget for library books this year, so I thought it might be worthwhile sharing books between students in order to increase our resources!

Bookshare:
Here's how it works: if you have any books that are on module reading lists, or are relevant to Women's Studies then add a comment below listing your name, and the titles you would be prepared to share. If you see a book listed that you would like to borrow, message or e-mail the person who owns that book and arrange collection/return and how long you would like to borrow for!

To avoid confusion,
keep a list of the books you have lent and who you lent them to.
Please print out a Bookshare label and attach it inside the book. Don't forget to write your name on the label! Click here to download the label.

London Metropolitan University and the Women's Studies department are not responsible for any books damaged or lost through book sharing.

The Rules:
1. Please treat each other's books with respect, if the book is not yours treat her with the utmost care.
2. DO NOT MARK BOOKS WITH PEN
this is highly disrespectful to the book and her owner, and makes it difficult to read the book at a later stage!
3. Adhere strictly to the time limit agreed for borrowing. The book's owner may need to read her too you know!
4. Wherever possible, make photocopies. This will make referring back to information much easier, and will free up books for others to use.
5. Don't forget to write down all referencing info before returning. Remember to make a note of the date of publication, publisher and place of publication BEFORE returning the book!

Please adhere to the Bookshare rules! If you break the first three rules, I feel that it is fair that your name be flagged up by the lender, so that other booksharers lend to you at their own risk!

Remember, above all to have fun. Happy booksharing!