We have a different situation, also. We hope authors will donate a copy
to our library but that doesn't usually happen. We often buy
self-published titles because many times it is the only way we will get
that particular information. Many of our self-published titles are unit
histories, personal narratives, and such. Because we are a military
library, this information is valuable to patrons researching specific
military units both domestic and foreign. We also get self-published
titles about specific airplane models, battles, and weaponry. They have
their own set of problems but are worth the added trouble.
Lynn A Lonergan
Document Acquisitions Librarian
Fairchild Research Information Center AUL/LTSA
600 Chennault Circle
Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6010
Comm: 334-953-2509 | Fax: 334-953-5130
(If your message to me does not go through, please try sending it to
lynn.lonergan_at_af.edu.)
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