Post 946447 by thelibrarian@scholar.social
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 (DIR) Post #946447 by thelibrarian@scholar.social
       2018-11-03T14:41:16Z
       
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       One may RENT things from a business, butBORROWS things from library.Libraries, in general, ARE NOT businesses; they are cultural institutions. Please enforce this distinction by using the appropriate verb, because the more people think of them as businesses they more likely they are to become businesses — to the detriment of the community in which they are situated.Thank you for reading.
       
 (DIR) Post #947986 by delibrarian@scholar.social
       2018-11-03T14:51:15Z
       
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       @thelibrarian Also, "Do you have this book in stock?"On the other hand, at least they are asking (and therefore available to be corrected, "Why yes, that is on shelf!"
       
 (DIR) Post #947987 by USBloveDog@cybre.space
       2018-11-03T17:58:49Z
       
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       @delibrarian @thelibrarian What would be a better adjective than “in stock” for a library book?
       
 (DIR) Post #948258 by delibrarian@scholar.social
       2018-11-03T18:16:19Z
       
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       @USBloveDog @thelibrarian We use "on shelf" or just "available."
       
 (DIR) Post #948343 by thelibrarian@scholar.social
       2018-11-03T18:22:06Z
       
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       @USBloveDog @delibrarian I can think of quite a few way to inquire about a book's availability: "Do you have this book?" "Is this book available?" "How can I borrow a copy of this book?" "Is this book on the shelves?" "Is this book in the stacks?" "Can you help me find this book?" Etc...Does that answer your question?