Huge libraries like the
Boston Public Library keep and display millions of books in their
shelves. With this large number, it’s not surprising to find some
books that have been long damaged to such an extent that they can no
longer be used. Library custodians tend to dispose them to give way
for newer and more relevant volumes.
However, there are many
other factors that influence custodians’ decision to dispose of
books. Besides the damage, it could also be that the library is
simply running out of efficient space to store all the literature in.
Space issues, ultimately, can be attributed to poor space management.