tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18987323.post8847537778251006668..comments2023-09-21T06:48:07.846-07:00Comments on Multipartisan Minnesota: Minneapolis Libraries - Best in AmericaKevin Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125012625896751511noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18987323.post-36883311592132390082007-03-30T23:48:00.000-07:002007-03-30T23:48:00.000-07:00The service at a merged library system would not d...The service at a merged library system would not decrease. What I pointed out was the depth of cultural resources in Minneapolis beyond academic materials.<BR/><BR/>Instead of purchasing something possibly deemed "fringe" libraries would opt for what is thought of as "popular." A Short-term gain for a long-term loss.<BR/><BR/>My Doctor Who videos would be ignored to purchase 10 copies of "Desperate Housewives." Which may not be as popular 40 years from now. The Long Tail trend at Minneapolis may cease to be with Hennepin.<BR/><BR/>The things you end up waiting in a long queue for in Minneapolis are popular new-release items lik Harry Potter. They purchase less of these to increase catalog depth and variety.Kevin Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17125012625896751511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18987323.post-5532429500798843982007-03-30T14:55:00.000-07:002007-03-30T14:55:00.000-07:00I take offense at your insinuation that Hennepin C...I take offense at your insinuation that Hennepin County Library will "diminish" Minneapolis city system! <BR/>Each has its merits and, fortunately, until now, Hennepin seems a bit more adept at financial management.<BR/>I just hope if the merger goes thru -- and I hope it won't, Hennepin County Library and its patrons will not have to put up with lesser service! <BR/>I have used Hennepin County Library many years and have always been able to get the materials I needed in a timely manner. I have nothing but praise for their service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com