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My local library doesn't stock The Bell Curve by Charles Murray. In fact, it doesn't even appear in their library catalog as a book that exists.
They do have other Charles Murray books, but not this one.
How much should I read into this? We have a shiny 5 story library in our downtown with things like 3D printers and a kids play area, so it's probably not for lack of resources? My town's extremely liberal though.
What should I even do about it?
Most library systems have a "recommend a title" or "recommend a purchase" page on their website. I have used this on three occasions that I can think of, and in each case the library has gone ahead and purchased it.
You should find this page on your library system's site, and request it; and then follow up. Either they'll get a copy of it, or hopefully give you a reason why.
I am surprised to see that my major-metro library system does have 4 copies of The Bell Curve. And indeed I'm actually currently reading a copy of Camp of the Saints from the library.
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