Outdated audio has it's perks but not if it is cluttering up space in the library. Compiled below are some fun yet practice ways to recycle the libraries out dated audio media.
1. Donate
Chances are there is someone who will gladly take those out dated cassettes (or gasp! 8-track tapes) off your hands. If you happen to still have vinyl in your collection and don't plan to keep them around, those records are really hot items now and you just might makes someones year if you donate them, not to mention the possibility of a nice tax deduction! (See Justin David's post "Places to Donate Materials" for ideas!)
2. Sell
If you have a library shop bring out your outdated audio media and put it on display! Any records you have will definitely bring in a nice donation for the library which could go towards updating the collection. Cassettes are turning into the new ultra cool thing so selling those too might bring in a decent price, I'm not sure about those left over 8-tracks, but you never know!
3. Make Ornaments! (I'm kidding, kind of...)
Truth be told, you can't do much with a pitted scratch up CD, even after repeated cleanings and treatments (your library might consider investing in a disk repair machine, find a great model here http://www.jfjeasypro.com). If all attempts to save those war torn disks fail it might be time to call up your local reclaiming artist and see if they can make cool piece for the library.
4. Archive and Update
The format might be out of date but the material may be something special. Make your library or local archivist day and have them document and update the media to a new age device, either CD and/or digital.
5. Recycle
If all other attempts fail pay a visit to your local recycling company. Most recycling facilities will know what to do with old tapes and CD's and will gladly take them off your hands. It's better then throwing everything in the dump!
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