ACQNET v8n012 (March 17, 1998) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/acqnet/acqnet-v8n012.txt ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 8, No. 12, March 17, 1998 ====================================== (1) FROM: W. Jarvis SUBJECT: RE: Vendor intrusion (17 lines) (2) FROM: J. Wann SUBJECT: Copying audio tapes (22 lines) (3) FROM: A. Alexander SUBJECT: RE: Ethics in acquisitions (29 lines) (4) FROM: J. Alliprandine SUBJECT: National Learning Corp. (40 lines) (5) FROM: J. Bixby SUBJECT: Chilton Automotive titles (16 lines) (6) FROM: K. Cassel SUBJECT: Library of Congress proof slips (16 lines) (7) FROM: C. Johnson SUBJECT: RE: Library of English Literature (50 lines) (1)-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 09:45:48 -0800 From: Will Jarvis (Washington State Univ.) Subject: Re: Vendor intrusion Vendor intrusion: I think it's reasonable for a vendor to call. Suggestion: perhapsin your posting say: "no vendor calls please." However, vendor reps. are often sources of collateral information, even if only about one another. I'm glad you posted this item; it's a good discussion topic. Will Jarvis, Librarian 3 Head, Acquisitions Washington State Univ. Libraries Pullman, WA 99164-5610 voice:509.335.2520 fax:509.335.9589 (2)-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 03 Mar 1998 10:07:45 +0800 (U) From: Jey A. WANN (Oregon State Library) Subject: Copying audio tapes Our Talking Book & Braille Services division is wondering about the legality of copying commercially-produced audiocassettes and circulating the copy, thus keeping the original as a master from which they could make a new copy if the circulating copy is lost or damaged. We do that with computer diskettes that come with books, but the only time we've done it with any other media was when we had purchased duplication rights to a set of videocassettes. Any advice or suggested reading would be appreciated! Jey Wann Acquisitions Coordinator Oregon State Library State Library Bldg. Salem, OR 97310 503-378-4198, ext. 248 fax 503-588-7119 (3)-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 04 Mar 1998 08:34:04 -0600 From: Adrian Alexander (Faxon Co.) Subject: Re: Ethics in acquisitions I agree with Rick Anderson and Helen Mack on the issue of "wining and dining" librarians. Entertaining clients and prospects is not a sure-fire strategy for winning business. I have spent most of my 12+ years as a serials vendor taking current clients to dinner in order to show them my appreciation for their business. As Helen noted, we don't usually talk business during a meal, unless it's agreed beforehand that we need to discuss something in particular. Also, I've always enjoyed taking a group of clients to dinner rather than just folks from one particular account, so it's not a good idea to talk business in that setting anyway, UNLESS one of my customers asks a question about a particular product or service. It has been my experience that there is a small number of vendor salespeople (or, perhaps, their bosses) who think that this is an effective strategy. Likewise, there is a small number of librarians that expect a lot of attention of this sort from their current vendor in order to keep the account or from a potential vendor in order to gain the business. Fortunately, both of these groups are in the minority in our market. Adrian W. Alexander, MLS Director, Strategic Development The Faxon Company, Inc. Head, The Faxon Institute 913-865-5560 (Voice) 913-865-5818 (Fax) http://www.faxon.com (4)-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 06 Mar 1998 16:22:49 -0700 (MST) From: Judy Alliprandine (Jefferson County Public Library) Subject: National Learning Corp. I would like to hear from anyone who has experience with the Passbook Series of test preparation books published by National Learning Corp. of Syosset, N.Y. Our library recently placed a large order in this series. We are a multi-branch public library, so we ordered multiple copies of some of the titles. When our catalogers started to work on these books, they found different editions with identical ISBNs. For example, we received 4 copies of _Nursing School Entrance Examinations for Registered and Graduate Nurses_, two c1991 and two c1993, all with the same ISBN. We found a 1996 ed. in FirstSearch (no ISBN available). The catalogers brought the books to me to ask whether our vendor (we did not order these direct) was dumping old stock in filling our orders. When I started to look into this, I found other examples where different copyright dates had the same ISBN. This meant our vendor, who picks by ISBN, had no way to tell what date we wanted. So we called National Learning to inquire. The answer we received: "Edition has nothing to do with copyright date." Then we asked how we could tell what the difference was between copyright dates of the same title, and the answer was "You just have to compare the books." This isn't the sort of answer I would expect from a reputable publisher. As we surveyed the books, we noticed that the title pages of the different editions are identical, with the only difference being (on the older eds.) a typed-in date in the copyright statement (in the newer eds. the date looks printed). The ISBN is always the same. What I am trying to find out is whether this publisher actually updates the material, or whether they are just updating the copyright date and calling it new? These are all plastic-spiral-bound books, so this would be easy to do. We are not planning to add the old stuff we received to our collection, and we don't plan to order this series in the future, but we don't even know whether to add the newer "editions." Can anyone tell me whether they have had a similar experience? Do you know whether this material is reputable? Judy Alliprandine Head, Acquisitions Unit Jefferson County Public Library Wheat Ridge, Colorado (5)-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 08 Mar 1998 11:36:57 -0800 (PST) From: Julie Bixby (Huntington Beach Public Library) Subject: Re: Chilton Automotive titles To everyone who responded to my request for info, thanks! Of course, no sooner did I send out a request for help than Nichols itself sent out an explanatory letter stating they've had merger problems and that new Chilton books will be out soon, they promise. Julie Bixby Huntington Beach Public Library Huntington Beach, CA markb@cccd.edu Home Page: http://www.cccd.edu/~markb/julie/ (6)-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 09 Mar 1998 10:51:23 -0500 (EST) From: Karen Cassel (York Univ. Libraries) Subject: Library of Congress proof slips Our library is seeking input from other academic sites on whether or not proof slips from the Library of Congress are used in Acquisitions for searching/ordering purposes. Do you use them? Why or why not? How are they used? Do you find the cost prohibitive? Thank you. Karen Cassel, Manager Acquisitions and Processing York University Libraries Room 217 Scott Library Phone 416-736-2100 extension 22798 (7)--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 09 Mar 1998 11:43:38 +0000 From: Carole Johnson (Univ. of Texas, Permian Bas) Subject: Re: Library of English Literature Hello again, I posted a query a while back about wanting to replace missing fiche in our Library of English Literature series. I received this one response from Cecelia Harel about the possibility of READEX carrying this item. I've contacted Paul Sanz at READEX. He says they do not carry the LEL. They have another source which carries some of the same information as the LEL. He also told me that the Library of American Civilization was owned by Britannica. It, like the LEL, was originally the property of the Library Resources, Inc. Does anyone have a contact person at Britannica, or anywhere else, who might have more information for me? Carole >"In reply to your query in ACQNET, March 8, 1998, for microforms for >the Library of English Literature, try contacting the following: > >READEX MICROPRINT >58 PINE STREET >NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5408 >TEL: 203-966-5906 OR 800-223-4739 >FAX: 203-966-6254 > >I hope they can help. > >Regards, > >Cecilia Harel >Acquistions Librarian >*********************************************************************** >* UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA - LIBRARY - ACQUISITIONS DEPT.* >* MOUNT CARMEL, HAIFA 31905 ISRAEL * >* FAX: 972-4-8249170 TEL: 972-4-8240291 * >* E-MAIL: REKHESH@LIB.HAIFA.AC.IL * >************************************************************************" Carole Johnson Technical Services Librarian J. Conrad Dunagan Library Univ. of Tex., Permian Bas Odessa, Texas 79762 915-552-2407 voice 915-552-2374 fax http://pblib.utpb.edu ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol. 8, No. 12 ****** END OF FILE ******