[NJARC] Free magazines - QST, CQ, 73, Ham Radio - more

[Robert Flory]

Alex's opinion is worth listening to.  You don't have to agree with him,
John, but he deserves better than to be told to butt out.

Rob Flory
robandpj at earthlink.net
www.home.earthlink.net/~navyradio  WWII Navy Radio
www.home.earthlink.net/~robandpj    Les Flory Television and Electronics


> [Original Message]
> From: amagoun <amagoun at davidsarnoff.org>
> To: NJARC <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: 3/17/2006 11:02:54 AM
> Subject: Re: [NJARC] Free magazines - QST, CQ, 73, Ham Radio - more
>
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> _______________________________________________
> Allow me to suggest that keeping dupes of old, unindexed magazines is
> not a good idea.  Even if you fear damage to one set and and can store a
> second set in another climate-controlled environment to inhibit paper
> disintegration, no professional library does this.  InfoAge's Library
> committee should first resolve to develop, store, and organize a
> complete second set for reasons that are hard to imagine if the magazine
> is still in operation and could, if it hasn't already, generate a CD/DVD
> set of back issues.
>
> Here is where you need to develop a collection policy before the
> facility turns into the attic for people to drop off their collections.
> Being able to decline offers politely within the context of a collection
> development policy shows that you know what you want and what you want
> to do with it.  It may lead to some hurt feelings, but it will also lead
> to more respect for your mission.
>
> best,
> Alex
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