The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #76002   Message #1343305
Posted By: Rapparee
30-Nov-04 - 11:54 AM
Thread Name: In Quest of a Songbook: Irish Emigrant Ballads...
Subject: RE: In Quest of a Song Book
If you find three copies for sale somewhere...well, let me know about the third.

Okay, to get a copy to use AND return:

1. Go down to your local public library.
2. Tell them (probably the Reference Department) that you want to borrow a book on Interlibrary Loan.
3. Fill out the form.
4. Give the form back to them.
5. Pick up the book when they get it for you, and pay the associated fees (postage, etc.), if any.

6(optional). Before you do this, get a library card and/or pay any fines and stuff you might have outstanding -- and bring back any books you might have overdue.

7(not optional). Support your public library, including voting for additonal monies for buildings and operating funds. Public libraries have to pay for books, CDs, DVDs, water, heat, electricity, computers, Internet access, salaries (poor though they are), and other stuff just like you do. You might also consider voluteering your talents as a musician or storyteller.