Here are the results of my inquiry about retaining and
binding copies of The Art Newspaper. I had 11 replies:
4 libraries bind
4 libraries keep, but do not bind
1 library has microfilm copies made every five years
2 libraries have not yet made a decision
Everone agreed on the value of keeping this publication as
it is indexed in Art Abstracts, and back issues do get
requested.
I also emailed The Art Newspaper, as several of you
mentioned an ad a few years ago about a forthcoming CD of
back issues. According to Sarah Douglas, the U.S.
Editorial Coordinator, there will be an "on-line digital
archive and cd-rom ready January 2002". She has not yet
responded to my request for more details, including pricing
but I will keep you all posted when I get more information.
Thanks to everyone who replied.
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Lynne Woodruff
Art and Architecture Branch Manager
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-9065
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