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Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1995 09:05:38 -0400
From: Kris Carr <CARR@NIMUE.HOOD.EDU>
Subject: Re: Inquiry regarding acceptance of serial gifts (Rita Reisman)

RE:  journal gifts
In the case of professional/membership journals, it is a violation of the
membership to donate to a library within three years.  Their (the association)
logic, I suppose, is that the professional is, ideally, the only one to use
that copy.  Libraries pay a higher sub. rate because of multiple users.  I
learned this several years back when questioning the association which
publishes "Plant Physiology."  They explained their position to me in detail.
We do, however, accept many gifts of gen'l interest/popular titles.  But we
hesitate to accept current professional/scientific journals on a gift basis.
Hope this is of some help/interest.
Kris Carr
Hood College
Frederick, MD  21701
carr@nimue.hood.edu

Kris Carr
Hood College
Frederick, MD  21701
301/696-3934
carr@nimue.hood.edu