ACQNET v2n001 (January 1, 1992) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/acqnet/acq-v2n001 ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 2, No. 1, January 1, 1992 ====================================== (1) FROM: Christian SUBJECT: Who's new on ACQNET today (47 lines) (2) FROM: Carol Hawks SUBJECT: _LAPT_ editor has new address (9 lines) (3) FROM: JoAnne Deeken SUBJECT: Oxford University Press recall (37 lines) (4) FROM: Marcie Kingsley SUBJECT: U.S. vendors for Japanese publications (8 lines) (5) FROM: Ann O'Neill SUBJECT: History of bookselling (8 lines) (6) FROM: October Ivins SUBJECT: Position announcement ( lines) (1) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: January 5, 1992 From: Christian Subject: Who's new on ACQNET today Joseph P. Santosuosso EDI Analyst The Faxon Company E-mail: SANTOSUOSSO%VAX@FAXON.COM Mark Braden Social Science Librarian Occidental College Library E-mail: MARKER@CUB.MATH.OXY.EDU Judy F. King Monograph Searching Supervisor Wake Forest University E-mail: KING@LIB.WFUNET.WFU.EDU Dennis Keith Lambert Head, Collection Management Villanova University Library E-mail: LAMBERT@VUVAXCOM.BITNET Huey-Meei Wu Acquisitions Librarian National Chiao-Tung University Library E-mail: HMC@DEBBIE.CC.NCTU.EDU.TW Susan L. Fales Collection Development Coordinator Brigham Young University Library E-mail: LIBSLF@BYUVM.BITNET Brenda Whittaker Collection Development Librarian National Library of Medicine E-mail: BLW@NLM.NIH.GOV Joseph Barth Assistant Librarian for Collection Development U.S. Military Academy Library E-mail: UJ7064@USMA3.USMA.EDU Toni Emerson Reference Assistant University of Washington Library E-mail: DIDEROT@HITL.WASHINGTON.EDU (2) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 29 Dec 91 17:13 EST From: Carol P. Hawks Subject: Change of address The editorial offices of LAPT (also known as my personal residence) have had a change of address: 5380K Coachman Road Columbus, OH 43220 (3) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 31 Dec 91 09:14 EST From: JoAnne Deeken Subject: OUP recall I think we should look at this case from a slightly different angle: 1. Let's pretend that the book in question did not come on approval and we were reading a _CHOICE_ review on it. An honest review would probably contain phrases similar to these "...evidence of sloppy scholarship...Closely parallels Mary Smith's earlier, more reliable work...Recommended only for those libraries with exhaustive first amendment collections." I certainly wouldn't waste my library's scarce resources on a book with that kind of review! I'm sure most of us have made mistakes in collection development. Usually we just have to keep the mistake and allow the public to access it. This time, the publish- er is allowing us to return it for a full refund. I say, return the book. 2. Why is it any more of a violation of 1st amendment rights to recall a book the publisher considers questionable than it is to refuse to publish a book? The 1st amendment guarantees us the right to say or publish anything we choose. It does not grant us the privilege of plagiarizing someone else's work. There is apparently enough evidence that OUP has made a settlement. Considering the amount of time and money OUP had invested in publishing the book, the evidence must have been pretty strong. OUP has the right to recall and we should comply with that recall. 3. As faculty we have the responsibility to set an example for our students. We listen and enjoy a talk at the Charleston conference that talks about the prevalence of plagiarism but when we have a chance to combat it by removing a suspect book (in most cases) before the public has a chance to use it, we retreat with a vague mutter about 1st amendment rights. Seems to me our actions aren't matching our words. 4. I am a BIG supporter of 1st amendment rights, and will always select from opposing points of view. However, I also take quite seriously my duty to pick the BEST scholarship representing a particular point of view. I don't think the book in question represents that ideal. On all counts I think the book should be returned. (4) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 31 Dec 91 16:20:25 -0500 From: Marcie Kingsley Subject: U.S. vendors for Japanese publications I'd like to find out what vendors other libraries use for Japanese publications -- I have some requests to order several English langage monographs and a couple of Japanese language monographs. All sound fairly basic. I have Tokyo addresses for the publishers, but would like to try a U.S. vendor. (5) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 02 Jan 92 11:09 From: Ann O'Neill Subject: History of bookselling Does anyone know of books or articles on the history and/or development of bookselling? I'm interested more in the selling end of things as opposed to marketing of books. I have done a fair amount of looking, and just can't seem to turn up anything. Many thanks. (6) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 03 Jan 92 09:05:47 CST From: October Ivins Subject: Position Announcement Before any of you discount "the south" in general and Louisiana in particular, please consider: Baton Rouge, the state capital, is 80 minutes from the French Quarter in New Orleans to the east and 40 minutes from Lafayette, the heart of Cajun country, to the east. August is awful (a good time to take vacation) but our mild climate in the winter offsets that. We have camellias and azaleas in bloom now, but it is cool enough to use the fireplace evenings. Our cost of living and housing market are very attractive, and there are wonderful people here. There is much to be said for living 15 minutes from work and 20 minutes from the airport. I would be happy to respond to queries from the curious, semi-interested and interested. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY & A & M COLLEGE ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES Provides creative leadership in planning, developing and administering the technical services division of the LSU Libraries. Participates in overall library management and reports to the dean of libraries. The division is composed of 3 departments: acquisitions, cataloging, and serials. Represents the library to state, regional, and national library communities. Works closely with rest of Dean's Council (associate dean for public services, assistant to the dean for automation and systems, assistant dean for special collections, assistant dean for collection development, assistant to the dean for administrative services). This is a tenure-track, library faculty appointment; the successful candidate will be expected to meet library tenure and promotion requirements. Technical Services includes 56 FTE. LSU is a member of SOLINET, ASERL, and ARL. The integrated online catalog is NOTIS. LSU is working with the Board of Regents in the creation of a statewide online network. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from ALA-accredited program; minimum of 8 years post-MLS administrative experience in an academic/research library; demonstrated ability to plan for dynamic and creative uses of library resources; understanding of national standards in bibliographic controls; familiarity with trends in academic librarianship; experience with automated technologies; good analytical, creative, and organizational skills; ability to communicate and coordinate activities with other library divisions and departments; record of professional activities and publications. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: demonstrated knowledge and understanding of at 2 of the following areas: acquisitions, cataloging, collection management, serials, systems; sensitivity to information needs in a university community; capacity to assume responsibility for wider administrative duties as requested; ability to view issues from a broad, library-wide perspective and to function collegially in a team environment. Salary negotiable from $50,000. Appointment at rank of assistant/ associate librarian (assistant/associate professor). APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY JANUARY 6, 1992 WILL RECEIVE PREFERRED CONSIDERATION; POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Applicants should submit a letter of application that details their philosophy of administration and technical services, a complete resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone and FAX numbers of 3-5 references to: Jennifer Cargill, Dean of Libraries, Louisiana State University and A & M College, 295 Middleton Library, Baton Rouge, La. 70803-3300. 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