ACQNET v7n004 (January 20, 1997) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/acqnet/acqnet-v7n004.txt ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 7, No. 4, January 20, 1997 ======================================== (1) FROM: J.Mumm, B.Hirsch & S.Johnson (3 postings) SUBJECT: Finding the original cost of old books - responses (79 lines) (2) FROM: Margit Smith SUBJECT: Books for small colleges (18 lines) (3) FROM: David Mitchell SUBJECT: What to call "second editions" when title changes (27 lines) (4) FROM: Doug DeLong SUBJECT: Acquisitions handling federal depository accounts (24 lines) (1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1997 08:36:17 -0600 From: Jim Mumm (Marquette U. Law Library) Subject: Re: ACQNET 7:1 - Finding the Original Cost of Old Books Regarding : Finding the original cost of old books: I would hesitate going with the original cost of the books (even if you could find that information), because it is probably not a reflection of the current value. I think you would do better, especially if the material is rare or o/p and of some value, to contact a couple of used book dealers and ask them if they can appraise the set for you. -- Jim Mumm Acquisitions / Serials Librarian Marquette University Law Library Sensenbrenner Hall (414) 288-5351 P.O. Box 3137 FAX: (414) 288-5914 Milwaukee, WI 53201-3137 mummj@vms.csd.mu.edu ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1997 08:12:00 -0800 From: Bonnie C. Hirsch (Eugene Pub. Lib.) Subject: RE: ACQNET 7:1 - Finding the Original Cost of Old Books Carrol Brickencamp asked about finding the cost of old books. Often the price is listed on OCLC's cataloging records. Depending on how old the books are, I often find information about out-of-print books on Baker & Taylor's CD-Rom Title Source. Bonnie Hirsch Eugene (Oregon) Public Library bonnie.c.hirsch@ci.eugene.or.us ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1997 17:28:09 -0400 From: Steve Johnson (Clemson U.) Subject: Value of old books This is in response to Carroll Brickenkamp's query about determining the value of donated books. Determining the original list prices of old books, Carroll, would be a waste of your time. Here's the reason why: Quoting from page 1 of IRS Publication 561, DETERMINING THE VALUE OF DONATED PROPERTY, "To figure how much you may deduct for property that you contribute, you must first determine its fair market value. Fair market value generally is the price that property would sell for on the open market. It is the price that would be agreed on between a willing buyer and a willing seller, with neither being required to act, and both having reasonable knowledge of the facts. It takes into account many factors that affect the value of property on the date of contribution . . . " The publication goes on to say that the actual selling price may be the best indication of its fair market value, only if the original purchase took place close to the valuation date. If the books you are speaking of, Carroll, are old books, the original purchase price would NOT be a good indication of fair market value. Donors occasionally ask me what their donations are worth. Unless the books appear to be rare, my standard reply is, "$2 for hardbacks and $.50 for paperbacks." This is based on the prices we set at our annual library book sale. These numbers are, of course, a minimum. They could be worth far more. If all of your 200 books were hardbacks, using my method, their minimum value would be $400. If you wanted to declare them worth more than $500, you would have to get them appraised by a qualified book appraiser. The $500 limit is a guideline established by the IRS. Hope this is helpful. Steve ***************** Steve Johnson Acquisitions Unit R. M. Cooper Library Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634-3001 tel. (803) 656-5175 fax. (803) 656-7156 ***************** (2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 08 Jan 1997 08:00:18 -0800 (PST) From: Margit Smith Subject: Books for small colleges Dear Acqnet members: Can anyone point me in the direction of a very, very basic list of books for small colleges? (Appr. 1200 students). Is there such a thing as a recommended must-have list of standard books that need to be in every reference section, no matter how small the school? The college in question is more a technical institute for advertising, but teaches general education courses, also. I would appreciate any help you can give. One problem is that I need this information by Friday morning. [Ed. note: we were not able to make your deadline for this, but perhaps the information will be useful to you anyway, or to others.] Thanks very much. Margit J. Smith (mjps@acusd.edu) (3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 16:28:15 +0000 From: David Mitchell (Guilford Pubns. Inc.) Subject: What to call "second editions" when the title changes A question came up recently from one of our editors concerning what to call second editions of established works, when changes in the field dictate a different title. Can you call a subsequent edition a "second edition" if the title is not exactly the same? Are there bibliographic rules on this? For example, we brought out a book a few years ago called Clinical Handbook of Marital Therapy. It was revised by the same authors, but since the term "Marital Therapy" is no longer is equivalent to "Couples Therapy" we substituted "Couples" in the new edition and did not call it a "second edition" (due to the different title). We are concerned, however, because we want to signal to the marketplace that the two works are related. This is easy to do in our marketing pieces, but we are not sure how to get this reflected accurately in bibliographic data. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks. We have a new book coming out with the same concerns and want to know what to do. David Mitchell Business Manager Guilford Publications, Inc. dmitch@guilford.com (4) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 07 Jan 1997 09:04 -0600 (CST) From: Doug DeLong (Illinois State U.) Subject: Posting regarding Acq. handling federal depository accounts I would appreciate any insight other readers of ACQNET could provide on the pros and cons of the GPO Deposit account being handled by the Acquisitions Department instead of the Documents Processing Department. Here, Documents has traditionally handled this account; ordering as needed to augment the Sudocs collection. We seldom need to purchase federal documents for the regular collection; when they are purchased we simply order from a traditional vendor. My question: Are there acquisitions units that do _not_ have documents responsibility but still manage this account? If so, I would like your thoughts on the arrangement. Comments to me directly; I will summarize for the list if appropriate. Thanks. P.S. I checked the archives back 5 years but could find nothing addressing this specific question. Doug DeLong, Acquisitions Libr 309/438-3450 (voice) Illinois State University 309/438-5132 (fax) 8900 Milner Library doug@mhsgate.mlb.ilstu.edu (Internet) Normal, IL 61790-8900 ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol. 7, No. 4 ****** END OF FILE ******