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<DIV>We have been out of the tape business for some time now. I'd actually caution those that still have any circulating - in that old tape media breaks down significantly, especially with the kind of use it may have seen in a public library. This is manifest by icky, clogging gunk on playback heads and pinch rollers in a patron's player. VHS are the worst, but audio tapes are not much better.</DIV>
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<DIV>Moving patrons beyond tape is not that difficult and if you feel so inclined, cassette audio converters (that feature a stereo 1/8 plug, compatible with iPod/iPad, Playaway and portable CD players) are only a couple of dollars.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Christopher D. Rumbaugh</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Adult Services Manager</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Salem Public Library</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><A href="mailto:crumbaugh@cityofsalem.net">crumbaugh@cityofsalem.net</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>503.588.6449</FONT></DIV>
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