>The Central Maryland Beekeepers Assoc. would like to start a library. We have
>$1000 to spend and would like to spend it on books and videos. Are there any
>assoc. out there that have done so?  How did you go about it with regard to
>sources, discounts and any other help you can offer,
>
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Hi--
 
You may want to consider the suggestions pertaining to working through one
or more libraries in your area. I'm a librarian, and our staff
bibliographers (folks who order books for the library) are always looking
for collection areas which need bolstering due to local interest. Consider
also that most libraries have interlibrary loan services which can maximize
service to many individuals with a relatively small core collection; that
they can "track" materials that are checked out so they can be retrieved
when another individual wants to use them; and that they are offered
discounts by book vendors which usually are not available to individuals or
even smaller organizations because of the volume of money spent with the
vendor. You may be able to ask the library to order the materials you want
at a discount, house them for you, take care of the circulation of them, AND
put a plate in each item honoring your organization as donor.
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