tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post4703178070461154480..comments2023-07-21T03:00:15.795-07:00Comments on Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News: Decluttering the Bookshelves: 7 People Share Their Stories and InsightsJeri Danskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-8033576787336645952012-01-24T20:28:40.169-08:002012-01-24T20:28:40.169-08:00Jan C, three cheers for our libraries! The "r...Jan C, three cheers for our libraries! The "related post" entitled Weeding the Collection actually takes you to a manual on how libraries can weed their collections — but the advice is useful beyond just the library setting.<br /><br />JustGail, I can pretty much guarantee that any post I write about dealing with the overflowing bookcases will resonate with LOTS of people — not just you! But I must admit I thought of you while writing this post, since you inspired one of those related posts at the end.<br /><br />Marcie, I'm glad you enjoyed the quotes as much as I did! Sometimes it helps to have just the right words to share, doesn't it?<br /><br />SBC, <a href="http://www.open-books.org/" rel="nofollow">Open Books</a> sound really cool; thanks for sharing!Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-52852650165818837232012-01-24T17:43:55.097-08:002012-01-24T17:43:55.097-08:00For those who are overwhelmed, just take it one sh...For those who are overwhelmed, just take it one shelf at a time. I went from 4 huge bookshelves filled to the brim, to just 2 small shelves with a little room to grow. The whole process took me about a year, but the final product is so rewarding. I donated the books to a local non-profit that runs a bookstore to fund its literacy programs (For those in the Chicago area - http://www.open-books.org)SBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15201329821445051006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-47307827182633403062012-01-24T07:53:35.909-08:002012-01-24T07:53:35.909-08:00Just last week I enticed a client to part with sev...Just last week I enticed a client to part with seven (very) old textbooks that she knew, deep down, were just taking up valuable shelf space. The reward is knowing they were donated to a cause whose annual used-boook sale is its largest fundraiser of the year. <br /><br />BTW, I loved reading the quotes, Jeri. I might have to hold onto them to use the next time I cajole someone into letting go of books!Marcie Lovetthttp://www.organizedbymarcie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-91636935220346488892012-01-24T06:46:05.853-08:002012-01-24T06:46:05.853-08:00? And you knew I was trying to steel myself for t...? And you knew I was trying to steel myself for this task (again) HOW :) !?!?<br /><br />OK, in all honesty, you could have posted this about any day of the year and it would be timely. At least now, there is a REAL plan for a new library in our small town. So even if they don't add my donations to the nonexistant inventory of sewing/needlework/cookbooks (they have less than 2 feet of shelf space devoted to such topics), I know the funds raised from the sale will be for a good cause. Now, to keep from going there and re-purchasing them :O .JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-69267459929836306732012-01-24T05:15:04.125-08:002012-01-24T05:15:04.125-08:00I work for a branch of the public library, and eve...I work for a branch of the public library, and even we run out of shelf space and have to weed out items periodically. That's life--you have to make room for the new or you will suffocate under the weight of the old. Don't panic, though, the main library keeps a copy or two of almost everything. But think of your home as a "branch" library. Weed and make space. Donate your old children's books to a school library or a teacher's classroom. Those old magazines would make an art teacher really happy--even a high school art teacher, because HS students do collage work. Our library will accept any and all donations, and if we can't add them to our actual collection, we have an organization that prices them and sells them, garage-sale style, to make money to supplement the library's purchases of new books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs. And we'll give you a receipt so that you can take a tax deduction for your donation!<br /><br />Don't be afraid!Jan C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11503570740770226069noreply@blogger.com