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From: Theresa Preuit <PREUIT_T_at_Mercer.edu>
I am new to the area of collection development and looking forward to
my new responsibilities. I inherited a large backlog of gifts and
have been asked to begin acknowledging and then evaluating these for
our collections.
I found the sample letters used in years past to be a bit lacking, so
I decided to ask if anyone would be willing to share with me. I'm
also receptive to any advice you would offer a new colleague. While I
have over 20 years of academic library experience and have served as a
liaison with academic departments, this is still new and often
overwhelming for me.
thanks!
Theresa
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Theresa Preuit
Associate Director for Public Services & Collections
Jack Tarver Library
Mercer University
1300 Edgewood Avenue
Macon, GA 31207
voice: (478) 301-2031
FAX: (478) 301-2252
e-mail: preuit_t_at_mercer.edu
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Theresa,
We have a very simple form letter (see below).
Jane
Jane Brodsky Fitzpatrick
Acquisitions and Collection Development Librarian
Mina Rees Library
The Graduate Center
City University of New York
365 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016-4309
voice: 212-817-7056
e-mail: jfitzpatrick_at_gc.cuny.edu
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Dear,
On behalf of Mina Rees Library, I would like to acknowledge your gift of:
______ Hardcover books
_____ Paperback books
______CDs/Issues/Volumes of Periodicals
You have not received any goods or services in consideration for your
gift.
Your continued interest in the library is greatly appreciated. On
behalf of the students and faculty of the Graduate Center, we thank
you very much for your donation
Sincerely,
Jane B. Fitzpatrick
Acquisitions & Collection Development Librarian
Received on Thu Dec 01 2005 - 11:15:46 EST