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Like it or not, everyone is shopping at Amazon these days. Okay, not everyone. But you get the point. We might as well get used to it. Not only that, we might as well take advantage of it. At least, we might as well know our options. Libraries operate on increasingly tight budgets. And we advocate on a regular basis for greater funding. Sometimes, we get it. And even when we don’t, we’re increasingly clever with how we spend what we have to effectively reach all of our patrons. We’re good at what we do. Still, a few extra bucks never hurts. Enter AmazonSmile. An easy way to earn a few cents on eligible purchases which, depending on supporter’s purchasing habits, may add up to substantial donations. After all, as of October 2018, according to their site, AmazonSmile’s charities have earned more than $105 billion. Here’s how to sign up,...