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I am a new subscriber to ARLIS-L and an interim art librarian at the
University of Connecticut.
My first two reference questions were for help in assessing the value of
items people have found in their homes.
I did a search of the ARLIS-L archives and found some relevant and
interesting information. But what I am really looking for is some tactful
wording for responses to such questions.
I am working on a generic response that can nonetheless be customized to
individual questioners. For example, I have a paragraph about the local
"Expertising" sessions held twice a year at a prominent art museum in
Connecticut, with contact information, upcoming dates, etc.
But I would like additional wording about typical sources referred to in
advising patrons to do their own research, as well as a tactful way of
advising them that we are not in a position to conduct monetary appraisals.
Would anyone have wording they are willing to share--either to the list or
(if you are all tired of this question) directly to me.
Thanks so much.
Ellen Embardo
Reference/Liaison Librarian
Homer Babbidge Library, U-1005RI
University of Connecticut
369 Fairfield Rd.
Storrs, CT 06269-1005
Ph: (860) 486-1262
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Fax: (860) 486-6100
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