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 Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:25 pm Post subject: Suggesting purchases for Vancouver Public Library |
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UPDATE (2007 July 17) : This thread is to encourage you (and others) to ask Vancouver library to order comic books.
If you suggest a purchase to VPL, I hope you'll post a reply in this thread.
(Discussion thread for NON-comics suggestions for VPL at http://www.vancitycomics.com/viewtopic.php?t=136 )
VPL suggest form is at http://www.vpl.ca/library/details/suggest_a_purchase1
(2008 March 4 update: form at new URL (above). Previous URL was vpl.ca/online/SuggestedPurchase.html )
(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jun 6 )
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Update/addition : If you go to http://www.nvdpl.ca/research/iloans.htm and look at the bottom ,
you'll see "Search Outlook Online" with button that says "Begin Searching". Click on the button and you'll end up at site which searches British Columbia libraries (public and academic)
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:27 pm Post subject: asked VPL to get Preacher vol 4 (now at library) |
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Putting strike-through original post (below) because VPL now has two copies of Preacher Vol. 4: Ancient History
[s]Posting this to forum because I figure that the more people request this book, the more likely Vancouver Public Library will purchase a copy.
Below is what I put into VPL's suggestion form (form at http://www.vpl.ca/online/SuggestedPurchase.html ):
Title: Preacher Vol. 4: Ancient History
Author: Garth Ennis, S Pugh, C Ezquerra and R. Case
Format: Book
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication date: 1998
ISBN: 156389405X
Intended audience : Adult
How did you hear about this title? : various publications and websites
Why should this tite be in the library ? Preacher saga is in nine volumes. (library only has first 3 volumes)
"Thank you.
Your suggestion has been received. It will be forwarded to the appropriate Subject Division staff for consideration."
If you also make a suggestion/request for this book, I hope you'll post a reply to this thread.[/s]
(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jun 6 )
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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(Reply posted by Danger to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jun 6 )
I filled out the form, and then I dont have a library card number.
If/when I get one again I will definately fill this form out.
Does anyone know if they have the runaways vol1 hardcover in the library? If not, that should also definately be a suggestion for them to pick up.
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(Reply posted by Ran to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jun 6 )
They do not have the Runaways HC (or the digests). They do, apparently, have all of Y The Last Man (also by BKV) and the first Ex Machina. I've never actually borrowed a TPB from the library, but I'll definitely request some stuff through the site for other comic readers.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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(Reply posted by Slif to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jun 6 )
I met a friend who was reading the first trade of Superman/Batman the other day
and my cousin who got the SIP trades from there was the one who in turn lent them to me and got me hooked
ahh the public library - it's not just for carnal pleasures
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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(Reply posted by jonchan to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jun 7 )
there's a lot of Y the Last Man and the Originals at the VPLs. we just got some Sin City and Blankets in recently actually. hmmm i didnt know we could suggest graphics. cool
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject: reply by Lithium |
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(Reply posted by lithium to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jun 8 )
they have a ton of trades at the library
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:02 pm Post subject: reply by jonchan (in shipping) |
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(Reply posted by jonchan to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jun 20 )
at the library working at the moment...or not working, whatever, anyways i'm in shipping today and i noticed a few Diamond boxes on their way in. then i was looking through the threads and well i guess these are related...so i guess there will be more comics ...unfortunately i dont know which ones.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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(Reply posted by Slif to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jun 20 )
you work at the VPL???
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(Reply posted by jonchan to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jun 22 )
yes. yes i do.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject: asked VPL to get Harlan Ellison's Dream Corridor Volume 2 |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jul 17 )
suggested another book purchase to VPLibrary
Title : Harlan Ellison's Dream Corridor Volume 2
Author : Harlan Ellison
Format : Book
Publisher : Dark Horse
Publication date : 2006 November 25
ISBN : 1593074948
Intended audience : Adult
How did you hear about this title? : In latest Previews catalog. (and I have volume one
Why should this title be in the library ? Great artists illustrating stories by Harlan Ellison. (How about VPL only get one copy and we'll see how good it is)
"Your suggestion has been received. It will be forwarded to the appropriate Subject Division staff for consideration."
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:29 pm Post subject: VPL ordered Best American Comics 2006 |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jul 23 )
Oh sweet!
VPL has ordered TWO copies of Best American Comics 2006 (edited by Harvey Pekar and Anne Elizabeth Moore).
I asked The Comicshop to get me a copy, but cancelled my order a few days later because
*A* I've enjoyed the editing of Joyce Brabner, but I don't know what kind of selections Pekar & Moore will make
*B* the BAC 2006 will be about $30 and I was worried I wouldn't get $30 of enjoyment out of it
*C* moving out of current apartment at end of August, so I should be saving money so I can pay for moving-related expenses
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Jul 25 )
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suggested another book purchase to VPLibrary
Title : Harlan Ellison's Dream Corridor Volume 2 [..] |
VPL sent me a reply:
“Thank you for your suggestion.
As indicated in our suggested purchase guidelines, we do not accept suggestions for items that have not yet been published or released.
This title won't be published or released until Nov. 2006.
Please check the library catalogue after this date. ”
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: reply by Lithium: DVD shows? |
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(Reply posted by lithium to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Aug 8 )
Did any of you start requesting DVDs to your favorite shows?
I was hoping to request a few cartoons that I watched as a kid.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:12 pm Post subject: reply by Jason Copland: keep sending your requests |
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(Reply posted by Jason Copland to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Sep 30 )
I work at the main branch of VPL and I can say that I am very impressed with some of the stuff we've been getting! Keep sending them your requests. The more they hear from comic readers, the more comics they'll buy! 
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject: asked VPL to get Lullaby Volume 1: Wisdom Seeker |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Nov 9, 04:30 AM )
Title : Lullaby Volume 1: Wisdom Seeker
Author : Written by Ben Avery & Mike S. Miller. Art by Hector Sevilla
Format : Book
Publisher : Alias Enterprises
Publication date : 2005
ISBN : 1933428627
Intended audience : Teen
How did you hear about this title? : various including preview & abacuscomics.com
Why should this title be in the library ? : All-ages remix of classic tales (including Alice of Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood).
(..)
Please notify me if you decide not to order this title. : YES
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:24 pm Post subject: VPL ordered Mammoth Book Of Best New Manga |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2006 Nov 29 , 02:01 PM )
Just noticed that " Mammoth Book Of Best New Manga, $13.95 " www.bestnewmanga.com
which arrived in stores today, has been ordered by the VPL.
MAMMOTH BOOK OF BEST NEW MANGA / ED. BY ILYA
(publisher) CARROLL & GRAF 2006
Call #: ON ORDER
ISBN: 0786718382
Copies in: 0
Copies available to request: 1
Requests: 1
(Location:) Central Branch
(Collection:) Fine Arts
(Item Type:) Books
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 Jan 9 , 04:45 PM )
UPDATE (2007 July 17): Thank you everyone, requesting this book (Grounded) was a success. On 2007 July 17, I noticed VPL has TWO copies on order.
[s]Checked various libraries to see if they had Grounded TPB by Mark Sable and Paul Azaceta.
NOT at VPL, BPL (Burnaby), RPL (Richmond), NWPL (New West) NOR at Coquitlam/Port Moody catalog search
ISBN: 1582406413 (via bn.com)
Requested VPL get Grounded (via http://www.vpl.ca/online/SuggestedPurchase.html )
Title : Grounded
Author : Mark Sable and Paul Azaceta
Format: Book
Publisher : Image Comics
Publication date : August 2006
ISBN : 1582406413
Intended audience : Teen
How did you hear about this title? Bought, read and enjoyed first issue.
Why should this title be in the library ? Interesting idea, focusing on a teen who wants to be a superhero but has NO powers. (How about getting just one copy, since I assume VPL has limited budget)
[*] Please notify me if you decide not to order this title.
[*] If ordered, please place a hold request for me
"Thank you.
Your suggestion has been received. It will be forwarded to the appropriate Subject Division staff for consideration.."[/s]
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| Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject: asked VPL to get Strangehaven Vol. 1: Arcadia |
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(Posted to previous VanCityComics forum on 2007 Feb 8 , 02:41 AM )
Purchase suggestion sent to VPL.
Title : Strangehaven Vol. 1: Arcadia
Author: Gary Spencer Millidge
Forma : Book
Publisher: Abiogenesis Press
Publication date: 1998 and 2001
ISBN: 0 946790 04 3
Intended audience : Adult
How did you hear about this title? : various places
Why should this title be in the library ? : Interesting combination of mystery and romance. Alan Moore describes Strangehaven as “soap opera noir.”
[name ... library card number .. ]
Please notify me if you decide not to order this title. [X]
If ordered, please place a hold request for me [X]
"Thank you.
Your suggestion has been received. It will be forwarded to the appropriate Subject Division staff for consideration."
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