Collection liquidation

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to encourage public librarians to reconsider the future value of their paper book collections.

Design/methodology/approach

The author interacts with developing trends to make an argument for supporting paper book collections in the digital age.

Findings

The liquidation of Borders Group Inc. provides the public library with an opportunity to market its paper collections to publishers and paper book buyers.

Originality/value

The article offers a contrarian perspective on the enduring value physical book collections will play in the digital age.

Citation

Lund, J.R. (2011), "Collection liquidation", The Bottom Line, Vol. 24 No. 4, pp. 230-232. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880451111193334