Comments on: Stop Book Evaporation Syndrome!

By: Lois Tverberg

Lois Tverberg — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 03:08:56 +0000

That’s a thought.

I made a sign that said “Stop Book Evaporation Syndrome” and then gently explained what it meant. We had it out for a while. It didn’t move to the main library though.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:14:18 +0000

I wonder if a note in the bulletin once a month or so would be helpful?

By: Lois Tverberg

Lois Tverberg — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:04:34 +0000

Steve, I see your point, but I’m sure not one person sees their actions as “stealing” – just “borrowing, but haven’t gotten it back yet.” Stressing how much others need the books they’ve borrowed will be much more effective at getting them back than posting threatening signs.

By: steve

steve — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:54:42 +0000

Maybe churches should have a sign on the door to the book room reminding them that failing to return books constitutes theft which God says is a sin. If nothing else it reminds them of their actions.

By: Lois Tverberg

Lois Tverberg — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:16:45 +0000

In reply to Don Schiewer Jr.

I understand. Funny about my books being missing. I’m glad that they’re of interest, but hope they’ll come back.

Feel free to forward my blog post on to anyone who needs a hint. 🙂

By: Don Schiewer Jr

Don Schiewer Jr — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:43:42 +0000

I decided a few years ago to put my personal library in a public place within our church – many books will never be seen again. I still have mixed emotions about this. I love that others had an opportunity to read books that I’ve loved but books are similar to photographs for me. They contain memories of my spiritual and theological journey…Am I nuts at feeling this way? LOL

btw – both of your books were ‘subtracted’ from my library twice! What can I say your books must be a hot commodity on the black market. Though they were two of my more recommended books to folks interested in Jewish Roots.

By: Lois Tverberg

Lois Tverberg — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:42:25 +0000

Yes, I know the feeling. I try to be extra careful about keeping track if I’ve borrowed a book from someone.

By: bea baldridge

bea baldridge — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:34:36 +0000

I have lost books loaned to people and it is so frustrating. Later on in life I started writing them down when I would loan them out.I lost volume 2 of R. Kaplan’s Torah anthology. Makes me sick every time I look at that empty space in the holder. Most people don’t respect books the way us studiers do and think it’s no big deal when they don’t return them. They don’t consider the cost involved in a collection.

By: MIke Davis

MIke Davis — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:27:27 +0000

All I can say is …Amen Lois…amen!