Inter-library loan
Do your kids put books on hold?
THen they are using inter-Library loan/VAL NET
Val NEt (inter-libray loan)
Gives GCL users access to over 200K titles. 48 libraries contribute books that are accessible to our kids.
Check the catalog yourself with the link below!
https://catalog.valnet.bywatersolutions.com
Here is a growing VALNET LIST available to our kids.
Here's CDA's questionable booklist for comparison.
Here is Magic Valley's Booklist for commparison.
Interlibrary loan allows ANYONE to check out obscene material that is not available locally.
Not a local issue? think again.
Here's the MAP that shows where the 48 libraries/communities of influence that have available even more inappropriate books available to ALL AGES. (The most inappropriate books usually come from Lewiston City library, Moscow Public library, and Asotin County library)
Do you know which ones are appropriate for your kids?
Ebooks, Audiobooks, etc. .