Modeler12 Posted April 16, 2014 #1 Posted April 16, 2014 I posted this earlier below but thought it might be better here. In California, Nevada and Utah we have a system called Link+ which allows me to order books from libraries throughout those states. Below is a sampling of five books I have from different libraries. I ordered them online and it took about ten days when I was notified by my local library that they were ready for pick-up. Perhaps other states have a similar arrangement and I would suggest checking with your librarian. I found this to be a great way to review books before I bought my own. tasmanian and flying_dutchman2 2 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . .
42rocker Posted April 16, 2014 #2 Posted April 16, 2014 Great idea. Thanks for sharing it. Later Tim Quote Current Build -- Finishing a 1:1 House that I've been building for a while Current Build -- Triton Cross Section
flying_dutchman2 Posted April 17, 2014 #3 Posted April 17, 2014 That's an idea, cool. Thanks Marc Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia).
alde Posted April 17, 2014 #4 Posted April 17, 2014 I once did an inter library loan of "The Naval War of 1812" by Teddy Roosevelt. I got a call from my local library that the book was in and I went to pick it up. It turns out it was a first edition printed in 1912 and the last person to check it out was in 1914. I eventually found a modern reprint of the book but it was fun to borrow the old copy. It's a great way to read some old, out of print books that you might otherwise not see. Modeler12 and justsayrow 2 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
Jay 1 Posted April 17, 2014 #5 Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) Inter-library loans are one of the best kept library secrets around (i.e., many folks aren't aware of this wonderful resource); however, most libraries participate. I've borrowed a number of rare tomes over the years that otherwise would have been impossible to obtain. If you're looking for a particular book, give WorldCat a search: http://www.worldcat.org Not only does WorldCat give you information on a book you're seeking, it also lists what libraries around the world that have the book--this is a very useful research tool. Cheers, Jay Edited April 17, 2014 by JMaitri edmay and alde 2 Quote Current Build: Ariel
michaelpsutton2 Posted April 21, 2014 #6 Posted April 21, 2014 My local library in Louisisana will get me almost anything the Library of Congress has. Quote Drown you may, but go you must and your reward shall be a man's pay or a hero's grave
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