Damn, I’ve lost the list in which I had noted down a whole list of books which I wanted to make reservations for at the library through the online reservation system.
Note to self: Never scribble notes on pieces of paper and leave them lying around. They almost always disappear for some reason or another.
Argh…now I have to compile my list again. Worst thing is that I can’t seem to recall the books!
But have I ever mentioned how I love the online reservation system? I may have done so, but heck, I’m just going to do so again. Instead of waiting for books I want to miraculously appear on the shelves (they usually don’t), I now usually do a search for it online through the National Library’s OPAC system and make a reservation for it. Most of the time I can find the book I want.
What’s also good is that I can choose which library branch I want to pick the book up at. I usually pick the library nearest my home. Anyway, I only need to pay a nominal sum of $1.55 for this service. It’s all good for me ‘cos this way I don’t have to spend vast amounts of money buying books to satisfy my thirst for them, and it doesn’t clog up my shelves at home, which are already overflowing! Unless I fall head over heels in love with a book and it’s an absolutely must-have, I’m not inclined to buy it. Hence I’d rather borrow it first, have a read to see how it is, and will then decide whether to have it in my collection.
I know it might be a little weird to buy books only after I’ve read them, but that’s the way it works for me. I like the knowledge of having a good book on my shelf so that I can pick it up anytime I want.
Yes yes, I’m terribly neurotic when it comes to books! Some of my good friends are like that too. I guess that’s why we’re good friends. You know who you are. 🙂