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TheSeventhSense
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Library courier here! I bring in manga from the other 30+ libraries in our network on a pretty much daily basis. We have a decent selection here but one library in particular is good about buying every queer title that isn't M-rated for their teen collection. I also know that librarian regularly pushes and rebuys older titles for teens (Angel Sanctuary, Banana Fish, Basara, Red River).
The main thing I dislike about Hoopla is that their Android TV interface is absolute garbage. It's useable, sure, but not browsable or enjoyable in any way. Some libraries also have Kanopy, which I noticed recently started adding some series from Sentai (Beyond the Boundary and Highschool of the Dead off the top of my head, as well as the Made in Abyss movies). Much nicer to browse and a collection that actually feels curated versus the junk dump with hidden gems that is Hoopla. |
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SlimeDrawsNear
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I've been quite pleased with my local library system. It not only has a lot of manga, but complete series. Longest I've read through my library is probably Kimi Ni Todoke at 30 volumes.
My library also has an online form to request library acquisitions, which I've used twice on anime/manga titles so far. Currently reading Delicious in Dungeon from my library too. |
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quoss
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Explored two library systems in different states and the manga collections in both were always missing volumes and in such torn up condition, I wanted to keep hand sanitizer to hand after every page. Every now and then I'll check again to see if it's gotten better. What I'm really thirsty for is Spice & Wolf light novels... one day, somewhere...
Anyway, love the narrative of how important and valuable libraries are, especially considering ghastly circumstances. Smol anecdote: I did get to read the light novel of Qualia in Purple which was exquisite, by the way, and that led me to wanting to check out its inspiration, The Stars Our Destination. Library didn't have it; sent them a message using their website and they had bought it within the week. <3 now respond my spice & wolf mails...... |
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Greed1914
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I think libraries are going to be more open to manga requests than people might expect. The people there are increasingly aware of what it is, plus something that generates more interest in going to the library at all is a good thing for them.
Also, points for mentioning Read or Die. |
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yeehaw
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I work at a library and the library is split into two parts, the old building is for kids up to YA, and then a newer part is the adult section. They're split by a wall that has the adult comics and manga and I was working next to that when a class of kids came to get books when 3 little boys sneaked off to the adult comic shelf saying talking about how these books are really scary.
One of them grabbed volume one of Food Wars and I was like "Uh oh" But before I could react they opened it and went "Oh... No color." and dissapointedly put it back. They then examined the manga section a bit more until one of them exclaimed "Oh! I get it! These are Pokemon books!" They were then found by their teacher who told them to go back to the kid section, but before that one of them had a book he didn't know were to put back so I told him I'd do it. As he handed me the book he helpfully informed me "It's Harry Potter". It was The Portrait of Dorian Gray in russian |
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Top Gun
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I don't think I've been in our local library since I was 12 or so, but I'm very glad they provide the services they do. We need them now more than ever.
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