[CASL-L] Weeded books

[Jodie D'Alexander]

Does anyone have any suggestions on where to donate audio books on CD?

Thank you,
Jodie

On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 4:17 PM Matthew Cadorette <
MCadorette at waterfordschools.org> wrote:

> Ann and all:
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> I couldn’t agree more.  I should have elaborated on my “books in decent
> shape” comment.  AFK spends a lot of time considering what they send to the
> libraries they support.  When I visited Kenya this summer the libraries
> supported by AFK, while smaller, were as well stocked as any in the US.
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> AFK does not take everything, they will only take books in good condition
> and books that are relevant to the patrons of the Kenyan libraries. AFK
> library partners make needs assessments and AFK does their best to supply
> them with what they request.
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> While in Kenya this summer, I did meet with a member of an organization
> that does exactly what Ann is warning against and that person was told the
> exact same thing Ann just shared.
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> You’re not being a jerk!
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> Matt
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> *Matthew Cadorette*
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> *Librarian*
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> *Waterford High School*
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> *Waterford, CT 06385*
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> *(860) 437-6956*
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> *From:* Sarah Lynch [mailto:sarah_lynch at whps.org]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 27, 2022 3:26 PM
> *To:* Buchanan, Ann
> *Cc:* Matthew Cadorette; Amy Reilly; casl-l at mylist.net
> *Subject:* Re: [CASL-L] Weeded books
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> Ann, you're not being a jerk. You are raising an important point. I want
> to second what Ann said. Donations of outdated books being given to
> libraries in Africa is not a good idea. If you're weeding extra copies of
> books that are not out of date, that is different.
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> Matt, thanks for sharing this organization because I did not know about it
> and am weeding some extra copies of books to make room on the shelves.
> These are great books and in good condition.
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> Sarah Lynch, National Board Certified Librarian
> Wolcott Elementary- West Hartford Public Schools
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> 71 Wolcott Rd., West Hartford, CT 06110
> Telephone: 860-561-2300 Ext. 3637
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> On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 2:21 PM Buchanan, Ann <buchanana at mpsct.org> wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> I don't want to be a jerk here, but this is a really important topic. I
> spent a few months in rural Tanzania in 2018 setting up a library in a
> region that had no library access or internet access at all.  We were
> dealing with all donated materials.  I can't stress this point enough- if
> the books are not good enough- for WHATEVER reason- for your students, they
> are not good enough for the African students (or any students, for that
> matter). Those students lead rich and full lives.  They do not need
> misinformation, dated information, or fiction they can't connect to. In
> addition, the east African countries I visited do not have a waste
> management or recycling system.  They have no way to dispose of materials
> that are unsuitable, short of burning them. Please consider recycling your
> books if your district doesn't allow for straight disposal.  If there is
> someone from Africa on here, I defer to you obviously, but I wanted to
> share my experience.
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> Ann Buchanan
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> Library Media Specialist
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> Middletown High School
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> On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 1:55 PM Matthew Cadorette <
> MCadorette at waterfordschools.org> wrote:
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> If the books are in decent shape, American Friends of Kenya will take them.
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> They don't take everything, but whatever they take will end up in one of
> over 20 libraries they support in Kenya.
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> *Matt Cadorette*
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> Librarian
> Waterford High School
> 20 Rope Ferry Road
> Waterford, CT
> (860) 437-6956
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> x7127
> OR
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> Lancer Library Website
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> I started a massive weeding project last school year. Our nonfiction
> section is both out-of-date and under-used (probably because it is
> out-of-date). There are MANY books that we no longer need and I have pulled
> out of the collection. The problem is I do not know what to do with all of
> the weeded material. I have left them out for students to take and sent
> emails to teachers to see if they want any for their classrooms. I still
> have A LOT left. What do you do with weeded books?
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> Amy Reilly
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> School Media Specialist
> Derby High School
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> Currently reading:  *The Wastelands* by Stephen King
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> Just finished up:  *The Drawing of the Three* by Stephen King
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*Mrs. Jodie D’Alexander*
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