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Frequently Asked Questions
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| How much does a membership cost? |
| Your annual membership dues are only $12. |
What are Book Credits? |
| Book credits make your reading and sharing uncomplicated, convenient, and easy. Book credits are used to request the books you would like to have delivered to your door. Each book requested requires one book credit. |
How much do Book Credits cost? |
| Members may purchase book credits for $3.50 each, available in blocks of six or more, making any hardcover or paperback book you request only $3.50 per book. There are no hidden fees! |
Why does America's BookShelf prefer contact by email? |
| In order to pass along exceptional pricing to our members email is the most cost effective
way to correspond with us.
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Can I get a book that I shared back? Yes you can! |
• When your book is available, simply request the book by
checking it out.
• Share a replacement book.
• Email us with the title of the originally shared book and its replacement title.
• We will take the original book out of the database. The book
is now yours again.
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What do I do with the books I have finished reading? |
| The books are kept on your bookshelf at home, until the time you
receive a request for a book to be shared. |
Where do I keep the books? |
| Keep the books that are checked in on your bookshelf at home, until
you receive a request from a fellow member to share one. |
Why should I be prompt in sending out the book? |
| Your fellow member will be anxious to receive the book and begin their reading experience. |
How do I share my books? |
| You will receive an email from our staff letting you know that a self-addressed, pre-stamped, bubble envelope is being sent to you. All you do is place the new (enclosed) stamped label on the envelope over the old label, drop the requested book inside, and put it in the mail. Postage has already been paid! |
How do I request a book? |
| Login to your account and then browse or search for a book. Once you find the book you want, then click the Request button. |
How do I check a book in after I have finished reading it? |
| Login and go to My Account link found on all pages of our web site, select the book you are finished reading from your bookshelf inventory list. Simply click the Check In button. You are now ready to order a new book. |
Why do I share three or more books when I renew my membership? |
| This is a way to keep the bookshelf perpetual. Everyone sharing
is what makes America’s BookShelf endless. |
Where is the ISBN# located? |
| You can locate ISBN's on the copyright pages or the back
of most books that were printed from the mid 70's to the present. |
What is a Username? |
| This is your member identification name. |
Where do I change my billing and profile information? |
Information can be changed through the My Account link found on all pages of our
web site. |
How many books can I check out at a time? |
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5
Books Shared
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10
Books Shared
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20
Books Shared
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30
Books Shared
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40
Or More Books Shared
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Books Checked
Out At One Time |
2
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4
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6
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8
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10
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Total Dollars
Spent Per Book |
$3.50
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$3.50
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$3.50
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$3.50
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$3.50
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This will also depend upon available Book Credits posted in your
account.
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What is the selection of books like? |
| Choose from national best selling authors, to classics, in a large
array of genre. The selection is made up of books that members are
reading and sharing. |
Do I have to go to the Post Office? |
| No, you can drop the envelope with the book into any mail box, as it already has postage. |
What happens if the book doesn’t arrive in 7 to 12
business days? |
| Please email us so we can investigate where it is. It is important
to send all books out promptly. Be considerate to the next member. |
Can I buy a gift certificate? |
| Yes, click here to find out more about giving a friend or family member a gift certificate. |
How is the quality of books controlled? |
| You and other members rate the condition of the book twice. Once when a book is shared, and again when it is checked back in. Only books in good condition or better are accepted. Please email us if the book doesn't meet these standards. |
What happens if the book is lost or gets damaged when I
have it? |
| Please email us with the book information that we will need for its replacement. |
Is there a due date for the books I am reading? |
| There are no due dates on the books you have checked out. |
How do I reset my password? |
| Go to the My Account link which is located on all pages of the site, then click on Change Profile and enter a new password. |
Can I use my debit card from my checking account? |
| Any debit cards with the MasterCard or VISA symbol can be used for purchases. |
What are ABS Readers of AmericasBookShelf.com? |
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ABS Readers are grassroots (local community) reading clubs, embedded in towns and cities across America. There are no limits to how many clubs a community can have. Each group can decide how their book club operates. ABS Readers of America's BookShelf.com have the opportunity to donate their time to area schools to help children with their reading skills. This is an easy way to give back to your community and start sharing your love of literature with America's Future Leaders. You will be surprised at how happy the schools will be to have your club helping increase their No Child Left Behind scores.
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