Established as a browsing collection, it includes mysteries, general romances, series romances, standard fiction, adventure, westerns, science fiction, self-help guides, health, celebrity biographies, best sellers, and other types of popular reading. With the exception of the romances, which are only entered in the Circulation system, all paperbacks are fully cataloged and accessible through the online catalog. The paperback collection is a stand-alone collection, not an attempt to complement the general collection of the Morton Grove Public Library, although current holdings may impact selection of certain titles. Most of the materials purchased are selected on a monthly basis from Ingram's catalog of mass market paperbacks. Donations of paperbacks are monitored for those in like-new condition, with preference given to romance fiction and mysteries.
Donations are the primary source for series romance titles.
A steady turnover will create a browsing collection attractive to old and new readers alike. To keep the collection fresh and current, worn or damaged titles are removed from the collection on a monthly basis as new titles are added or as the need arises. The paperback collection should remain stable due to budgetary and space limitations. All rights reserved.