no.2121-Idiot & Dummies books

From: John Abbott <abbottjp_at_conrad.appstate.edu>
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 11:44:42 -0400
To: Colldv-l <COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu>
From:  marilyn gibney <nfn00237_at_naples.net>

What are your thoughts about the 'Dummies' (ie Word for
Dummies, etc)
and 'Idiots' books as being appropriate for a community
college
collection.

Personally, I was offended when I saw them on the shelf ...
not because
of the titles, and I think they are great books (I have used
many
gaining computer skills) but it seems to me that they don't
impart a
student approach or do not meet the level that a community
college
collection deserves.

What say ye all?

Marilyn Gibney
Independent Librarian
Received on Thu Sep 30 1999 - 08:45:32 EDT