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Date: 2/18/2003
From: Robert Slaney (College of the Mainland, TX) <bslaneyb_at_netscape.net>
Subject: RE: Best Books for Academic Libraries, College Library Edition
I contacted the editor of Choice some time back when this publication was
first announced asking if Choice would be carrying a review. The
editor responded that they had been unable to get a review copy.
I've not seen a review but could have missed it.
Robert Slaney
Librarian
College of the Mainland, Texas City, TX 77591
409.938.1211 x204 bslaney_at_com.edu
Date: 2/18/2003
From: Joan Bueter (Barry U.) <jbueter_at_mail.barry.edu>
Subject: RE - Best Books for Academic Libraries, College Library Edition
I would also be very interested in this. I called Best Books and was
referred to the website. Only the first two books have been published so
far, and it looks like the third is behind schedule.( as of three weeks ago)
But this was for the 10 volume set.
There was also some question about some of the research librarians pulling
away from the project if I'm not mistaken.
In any case there were enough questions about it that we are holding off for
the time being to see what develops.
Joan D. Bueter
Barry University Library
Miami Shores, FL
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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
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