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Please post answers to the listserv.  I'd be very interested in this
information as well.

Thank you,

Toni Stevenson Reese
Reference Librarian
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68102

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> From: ART LIBRARIES SOCIETY DISCUSSION LIST
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Laurie Marceau
> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 8:13 AM
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> Subject: Vertical File Collection Inquiry
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> Hello,
>
> This summer I will be creating a prototype online database for several Art
> Vertical File collections at Rutgers University.  Since there is
> only a very
> small amount of published material available on ephemeral
> collections, I am
> hoping to gather input from Art Libraries specifically.  Your
> knowledge and
> input would be most valuable and greatly appreciated.
>
> Please feel free to address any or all of the questions below.
> Or if you know
> of a resource which proved valuable in developing and managing
> your vertical
> file collection, please let me know.  Thank you in advance for
> your input and
> time.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Laurie Marceau
> Rutgers University
> SCILS - MLS (Degree Date: Dec. 2000)
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>
> Organization and Physical Arrangement:
>
> Is collection arranged by format or subject?
> Accessible to patrons or restricted access?
>
> Size and type of containers for materials (ie. folders or envelopes)?
>
> Individual item files or subject files with more than one item?
>
> Itemized labeling, container labeled or both?
>
> Please describe any preservation methods your library uses.
>
> Access, Vocabulary, Maintenance:
>
> Available online, via a local computer or via card catalog?
>
> Cataloged or indexed via another method?
>
> What format for records was used?
>
> Controlled vocabulary or thesaurus used? Which?
>
> How many staff and how much time is spent on the collection's upkeep?
>
> Are usage statistics kept? (If online) Has usage increased since
> collection has
> been available online?
>
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