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Borrowing books from your local library is a great and economical way to read books for free. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to properly keep books. This article will explain how to preserve a library book from the moment you borrow it until you return it.

Steps

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   Once you find the book, check it out before borrowed. Although there are likely to be some minor frayes and tears, skim and look for tears or missing pages, large stains, scribbled lines with a pencil or pen, etc. Also, check the book cover for any missing or damaged parts. If you find any such problem, notify the librarians so that they do not hold you responsible for the damage.

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   If it rains, put the book in a waterproof bag before taking it out of the library. If you don't have a bag, ask the librarian. Most libraries will have waterproof bags on hand.

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   As soon as you bring the book home, place it neatly in the bookshelf or desk. Do not place it indiscriminately on the sofa, armchair, or on the bed, because someone accidentally sits on it and damages the covers or pages if it is open. More don't place the book in places it could get wet, like near a bathtub, ...

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   Keep a loan schedule. Mark the due date for your book as soon as you borrow it. Many libraries can also give you free reminders when the return day approaches by email or phone. Please register to use this service if it is useful to you.
   • Understand the options for phone or Internet renewal. If you are eligible to renew a book, you can do so without leaving home.

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   Do not write in library books, even in pencil. The markers are likely to stay there for a long time. If you want to mark sections for future reference, use pieces of paper such as clip cards or removable notepads, or markers (and remove them before returning them). . If the book has tables or questionnaires (often included in self-development books) that need to be filled in, make a copy of the page and write it down.
   • Think back to the last time you borrowed a library book that had lots of highlighting, underlining, or other excessive markup. Be polite to book borrowers like you. It's uncomfortable to read such a "personalized" book.

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   If you're going to read a book outdoors, be sure to bring it back indoors. If it rains or the book gets lost, then you will have to pay to replace it.

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   Use bookmarks / staples. Don't fold corners, don't stick pencils or large objects in books; that can warp the covers or deform pages. In addition, do not bookmark the page you are reading by over-opening the book, and do not face the open book on the flat surface, and the spine may break. Any piece of paper (such as an envelope) could be bookmarks, or you can make your own bookmarks out of any material.

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   Always pay attention to books. Leave it at home or in your pocket. If you are concerned that you will lose your library books, choose special places to put them, and always put them there.

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   Read and enjoy the book.

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    Please return the book to the library on time. If you pay it on or before the deadline you can avoid late fees or other payments. advertisement

Advice

• Remember, the library lends you books for free. You should repay that by preserving the books.
• If you take your library book out of the house, whether you keep it in your wallet, bag or backpack, wrap it in a waterproof bag to avoid fraying and tearing due to other problems, or accidentally getting it wet from the rain or snow.
• Don't read library books or other borrowed books in the bathroom or pool. Not only is it easy to fall into the water and completely ruined, but keep in mind that you don't own the book and will have to pay for the library (usually for its full retail price, sometimes with additional costs). additional handling fee) to replace it.
• Be really careful when letting friends or even family members borrow your book, because if they lose it or spoil it for any reason, you will have to pay. Perhaps you should let them know that they are responsible for those expenses if the book is lost.
• Keep books away from pets and small children (unless supervised). Because pets can chew books, and young children can draw on books or tear pages if left unattended.
• Report damaged material as you turn it over, regardless of whether or not you spoiled it.Not all damages have an external cause, and reporting damage helps the library to maintain the book collection in good condition.
• If you feel the need to read while soaking in or near water, choose a cheap magazine or paperback book that you own.
• Do not leave library books open near windows, glass windows, etc. This is because text and images can start to fade if left in direct sunlight for a long enough time.
• If the book is damaged, don't try to fix it yourself. Return it to the library as soon as possible, politely explain what happened and they will take care of it.
• Think carefully before taking the books from the travel library. Will you be able to guarantee to pay it on time in good terms? If you are unsure, find yourself 1-2 inexpensive paperback books instead.
• Do not eat or drink while reading library books. Stains or spills are difficult to handle, and you may be asked to pay to replace the book.
• Use care when copying pages from a library book. Don't bend or pinch the spine of the book, and be careful not to over-fold the pages.
• Return books even if they are out of date. Libraries often charge late fines to prevent people from returning books rather than making money. On the other hand, lost materials will be much more costly to replace. Your library would rather get a late return book than you would rather not return it at all.
• If you are holding an expired book or have difficulty keeping a book, perhaps give eBooks a try. Old books and classics can be downloaded for free in the public domain, and many libraries can lend you e-books online.

Warning

• Don't try to fix a damaged book yourself. For example, if you see a torn page, report it. Don't stick it yourself. Libraries can repair books with better materials and methods. You cannot please a library when trying to repair a damaged book yourself.
• If for some reason your books are misplaced, damaged, or lost, you may be required to pay the replacement fee. However, libraries understand that books can only be read so much before they will be "retired", so enjoy books, pay for any negligence damage you cause, and point to problems for, the librarian when you return the book.
• Take maximum care not to get wet. Even if it's dried, it will still grow mold and spread to other books. Libraries know this is going to happen and will not accept wet books for this reason. Instead, you will be asked to pay instead and let it be carded and put into circulation.

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