Book Swap - Neat Idea

American University, the school where I work, is hosting a book swap. This is such a cool idea:

"Bring up to 10 books (fiction, non-fiction, biographies, travel, children’s books) in good condition, paperback or hard cover (no textbooks/no magazines), to the lobby of Bender between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. the morning of the Swap. Come back between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and take away the same number of books you brought. No monies will be exchanged."

"Also, if you are interested in being a “book buddy” to the person who chooses to read your book, put a note at the front of the book with your contact information so that after the book has been read, you might discuss it. "

"Books left over will be donated to the University Library"

Imagine if this was a music swap. . .the RIAA would go nuts!! OK, fine--not really. Exchanging original, bought copies of music recordings is neither illegal nor unscrupulous, but somehow it seems that a community based sharing system like this is exactly what the copyrighted industries wish to prevent. Alright, maybe not--but still. . .they suck anyway. . .for all sorts of reasons. . .