[Genealib] Offer of duplicate materials

[Genealogy and Local History]

Thank you for your offer.  We would be interested in exchanging duplicates.


 

What is the email address that will be used when the lists are sent, and is
the subject line the same all the time?

 

Thanks

Sally Malone

Genealogy specialist

 

 <mailto:genealogy at morleylibrary.org> genealogy at morleylibrary.org
Genealogy and Local History Room 
Morley Library 
184 Phelps Street 
Painesville, Ohio 44077-3926 
(440) 352-3383 
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From: genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu
[mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of G. R. Toms
Sent: 17 Mar 2009 2:44 PM
To: genealib at lists.acomp.usf.edu
Subject: [Genealib] Offer of duplicate materials

 

Good afternoon.  As is the case with most libraries and genealogical
societies which accept donations, we occasionally receive duplicates.  We
offer the duplicates to other repositories, in hopes of making an exchange
for something we can use.
 
Our philosophy is that this accomplishes two objectives:
  1) The original donor wanted to make the materials available for other
researchers, and we are doing this, just at a different location than our
own.
  2) Their intent was to add to our collection, and if can receive something
in echange we achieve that aim, even though it is with something different
than what they gave.
 
We also include in our echange program items which are withdrawn from our
collection.  These may be older editions, or a copy in a different binding,
or one for which a donated copy has been received in better condition.  Many
of the items we have as duplicates are periodicals, ranging from a single
issue to a run of 15 or 20 years in some cases.  Occasionally there will
also be maps, and even micorfilm and digital media.  I just never know from
one day to the next what will land on my desk with a 'find me a home' note
attached.
 
Do you occasionally have duplicates you would like to offer us in exchange?
If so, I can start sending you a list from time to time.  You can choose
anything you want from the list, or take everything on it.  It is up to you.
All we ask is that we be given an opportunity to consider any duplicates you
may have to offer.  Back issues of your publication(s) are also welcome for
consideration.
 
Just let me know if you would like to receive the emailed lists.  If they
need to go tot a specific individual, please indicate the email address I
should use.
 
At this time, I have one list prepared and ready to send, and hope to
complete and send another either today or tomorrow.  Please let me know if
you would like to receive these lists.  I might add that if you do want to
receive the lists, it would probably be wise to place my email address on
your safe list, as when I send lists, they are sent to a list of email
addresses.  That causes some filters to divert them to a spam folder.  This
one was sent to you, only, so it would have made it through, regardless.

 

I look forward to working with you, should you be interested in this offer.
 
Sincerely,
 
Gary R. Toms
Genealogy Reference Assistant
Midwest Genealogy Center
Mid-Continent Public Library
3440 S. Lee's Summit Rd.
Independence, MO 64055
http://www.midwestgenealogycenter.org
<http://www.midwestgenealogycenter.org/> 

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