General Sale Information
Where and when does the sale take place?
The Big Book Bash 2009 will take place November 6-14 at the LCC Library during regular Library hours. The Library is located on the 2nd floor of the Abel B. Sykes Technology and Learning Center Building on LCC's downtown campus.
Can you tell me if you have a specific item?
We do not record the titles of items that appear in the sale.
How are the items organized?
Sale items are categorized and separated into broad subject categories. The Book Bash Material Subject List will be made available online before the sale.
Can you hold items for me?
We will not hold or pull items that have not been paid for. It is possible to make arrangements for the Library to hold items you have paid for, for up to 1 hour provided there is room and staff available.
What types of payment are accepted?
Cash, check, and StarCard payments are accepted.
Where do the proceeds from the sale go?
All sale proceeds are used to improve the LCC Library for students, employees, and other Library users.
Sale Items
How much do items cost?
All sale items are 50 cents each or 3 for $1.
Is there a limit to the number of items I can purchase?
There is no limit to the number of items you can purchase
Where do the items come from?
Items featured in the Big Book Bash are discards from the library collection or have been donated by LCC employees, students, or community members.
What happens to the unsold items?
Items remaining after the sale are sold to a community group that provides free books to individuals that cannot otherwise afford them.
Donations
Who can donate items to the sale?
Anyone can donate items to the Big Book Bash.
What can be donated?
Gently used books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, computer software, and video game CDs/cartridges are accepted. Magazine donations are not accepted.
When is the last day to donate items to this year's sale?
Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
Where can I drop off my donations?
Donations for the Big Book Bash can be dropped off in the Library Department Office (room 201 TLC) or the Library Checkout Desk (2nd floor, TLC).
Will you pick up my donations?
You can arrange to have your donations picked up from your office or vehicle if you are located on the downtown campus. To arrange for pick-up please call 517.483.1647.
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes your donation is tax deductible. You will receive a receipt when you drop off your donations.
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