ACQNET: RE: Vendor Verification

Date: Fri, 06 May 2005 10:50:33 -0400
From: Chris Albertson (Tyler Public Library) <calbertson_at_tylertexas.com>
Subject: ACQNET: RE: Vendor Verification

I believe we have dealt with these folks in the past, including Dr.
Solomon.  If it's the same folks I am thinking of, they are selling
sets of "ethnic"  almanacs/encyclopedias (5 or 6 volumes each) for
African Americans, then Hispanic Americans, then Native Americans,
and now European Americans.

However, the African American (set) is a reprint of a reprint already
in our collection. The others are reprints, I believe, as well.  So,
as always, buyer beware.

My professional opinion is that these are somewhat useful, but may
very well duplicate other authoritative sources you may already have.
On the other hand, if you are a very small library, they might do to
help you "bridge the gap" for school assignments.

Try:
www.diversity-books.com/ african-americans-black-history-books.html

Mr. Christopher Albertson
City Librarian
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Avenue
Tyler, Texas 75702-7381
Voice 903-593-READ(7323)
         903-593-HELP(4357)before/after hours
Fax   903-531-1FAX(1329)

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Original Message:

Date: Thu, 05 May 2005 12:52:27 -0400
From: Sallie Clarkson (Coastal Carolina Univ.)<sallie_at_coastal.edu>
Subject: ACQNET: Vendor Verification

Is anyone familiar with "Multicultural Press".

We have had several phone calls (various interesting offers),
mostly from a Dr Solomon. I'm pretty sure this could be a scam,
but am looking for any information about this person or company.

Thanks,

Sallie Clarkson
Head of Collection Management Services
Kimbel Library
Coastal Carolina University






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