ACQNET: Best Books for Academic Libraries, College Library Edition

From: Paul Orkiszewski <orkiszewskip_at_appstate.edu> Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 12:48:47 -0500 To: acqnet-l_at_listproc.appstate.edu

Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 11:18:15
From: Beth Horn (Bridgewater College) <ehorn_at_bridgewater.edu>
Subject: Best Books for Academic Libraries - College Library Edition

I just received another flier for The Best Books for Academic Libraries
(College Library Edition this time, only 5 volumes).  I remember some
questions posted about this set months back.  According to OCLC, 212
libraries have purchased the set so far (the full 10 volume set).  For
those of you who have purchased the set - has this been a useful
purchase?  I remember most libraries were concerned about the
reliability of the publisher Best Books, Inc.  Any problems with them?
Has anyone sprung for the College Library Edition yet?  This would be a
great resource for us... as long as it's a great resource!  Any
information or opinions will be appreciated!

Thanks,
Beth Horn

Elizabeth A. Horn
Collection Development Librarian
Alexander Mack Memorial Library
402 East College Street
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-5740
fax: (540) 828-5482
ehorn_at_bridgewater.edu