It must be spring, because I am starting to clean, at least in the store if not in my home. Here at the store I was rummaging through the piles behind the desk and found some amazing finds. We are supposed to keep things on hold for only 15 days, but that is not a hard and fast rule. For instance, I just found a hold from 11/09. With the hope of decluttering, if that is allowed in a used book store, I am sorting and reshelving. For the books without any names attached, I will hold them for a week, until the 27th. For books with names attached, I will hold them at the front for two weeks, or until April 3d. (Hey there book volunteers, this includes you too!) For people who have already paid, the books will continue to be held. And for books with names and phone numbers, I will be calling people to tell them they have until the 3d. If for some reason you want us to hold onto your book for longer than this, please let us know. Also, let us know which books to hold if your name is not on the slip. For instance, whoever "woman with a small child" is, please let us know if you want us to hold your book.
Hopefully after all this our area will look neater, and we can find any books you place on hold more quickly.
Thanks!
