Comments on: Busted books born again

By: Robin Krieger

Robin Krieger — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 06:12:35 +0000

It is reassuring to see books valued and restored, cared for. Thank you to the women ( and men, yet I did not see any in the video)who patiently and carefully bring a book back to life.

By: Barbara Whiteside

Barbara Whiteside — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 12:47:26 +0000

It’s really good to see that books are being restored. Yes, we can find anything on the internet in a matter of seconds. Read our stories from e-books. But looking for information and reading novels from a book has that different feeling. The smell of old books when you flip the pages.

By: ��Vlog�ٷ� News

��Vlog�ٷ� News — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 23:30:34 +0000

In reply to Keala Cowell. Hi Keala,

We checked with the ��Vlog�ٷ� Library and this is their general policy.

The ��Vlog�ٷ� Library system applies fees to patron accounts for damaged and lost items. Whenever possible for damaged items, the libraries will attempt to repair the item so that it may re-circulate. The fees cover the cost of the repair for materials used and staff time. If the item is considered damaged beyond repair, the fee covers the replacement cost of the item. Generally, repair costs are usually lower than replacement costs, for both the library and the patron.

For example, at the ��Vlog�ٷ� Mānoa Hamilton Library, the average “lightly” damaged book has a fee of $30 ($20 damage fee plus $10 processing fee). The average replacement fees are much higher at $70 ($60 replacement fee plus $10 processing fee). The exact cost of the replacement fee is determined, however, by the individual ��Vlog�ٷ� System library.

For books that are damaged beyond repair, there is no set policy regarding whether the patron gets to keep the book after paying the replacement and processing fees. This practice varies from library to library.

��Vlog�ٷ� News staff

By: Kimo Keaulana

Kimo Keaulana — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:17:03 +0000

This is a wonderful article! Books are precious and the knowledge contained within their pages are priceless! The cost of repairing and/or restoring books is minimal compared to the invaluable contents contained within them! I think that Keala mistakenly thought that she (or he) was paying for the book itself but the price paid was for the costs incurred to repair the damage.

By: Anika

Anika — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 05:32:01 +0000

Great article on what happens behind the scenes! My friend’s father was contracted to restore books that were damaged in the flood at Manoa a while back; an absolutely incredible art! It definitely requires patience, but the outcome is well worth the preservation for generations to come.

By: Xbin

Xbin — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:14:03 +0000

In reply to Keala Cowell. Because you are paying only for the damage caused to that book. Damaging the library book should be a crime. Few books are so old and rare that they are priceless and impossible to find a replacement.

By: Keala Cowell

Keala Cowell — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:33:32 +0000

I recently “damaged” a book. When I payed $30.00 for it (a price which was ridiculous)I was told that I do not own the book-even after paying for it. So, I am assuming it ends up being restored and recirculated. I would like to know why a book that I have paid for, was not given to me after payment? I believe if you pay for something it should be yours to keep.