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Introducing Heidi Eckerson, our new librarian at DAL

August 3, 2018

We’re so excited to introduce everyone to Heidi Eckerson, the newest member of our team at the Alternatives Library. She brings a spark of energy and passion to the library’s…

Tea And Coffee For Your Reading Pleasure

August 2, 2018

When was the last time you brewed cup of tea, and browsed the collection at the library? You can now brew yourself tea or coffee at the Durland Alternatives Library, totally…

Introducing Amber, Abbie, Alex, and Gracie – Our Amazing Summer Staff!

July 22, 2018

We have an amazing crew this summer keeping the library open, and processing hundreds of letters arriving for Prisoner Express. I asked them about “alternatives”, and to share what surprised…

Want help with your non-profit website?

June 4, 2018

This is a quick note for all the activists, community organizers, social entrepreneurs, and non-profit directors out there… Because websites are challenging. With all the choices, and all the clutter,…

3 Adventurous Ways to Get To The Alternatives Library

May 3, 2018

As it turns out, driving isn’t the best way to get to the Durland Alternatives Library. Unless you’re willing to wait until 5pm when parking is available on campus, you’re better…

Long Overdue… No More Late Fees

March 6, 2018

What motivates you more… The risk of having a late fee on your account or… Knowing that someone has requested and is waiting to read the book that you have…

Book sale was a HUGE success – Thank you!

February 25, 2018

Our book sale was awesome. We sold hundreds, if not thousands of items… all books that have been donated to the library and saved up for this event. The funds…