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Removing a Book from the Shelf

To remove a book from a shelf, simply grab hold of the spine and pull. If you cannot get a good hold on the spine, here are three alternate ways to remove a book from a shelf:

  • Push the book from the fore edge as you remove from the shelf.
  • Push in the two books on either side of the book you want to remove, then remove your book.
  • Put your fingers on the top of the text block for support and pull the book.

DO NOT hook your finger into the top of the book, as this will cause damage.

Picture of the wrong way to remove a book.

To see the book removal techniques, watch this video (Flash video, 33 sec., no audio).



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