Hi all,
I am not posting this message to put a stop to anything. I do not
believe that it is my job to censor comments. As a matter of fact I
have enjoyed the lively discussion and like seeing people who have
opinions and are willing to voice them. Let's just remember not to
ignore the other questions people are posing on art librarianship topics;
I don't want those people to get lost in the shuffle while they have
patrons waiting for answers.
Also, I have never really mentioned this before, but in light of what is
going on with the list, this is a perfect opportunity. Please
remember that articles in the Washington Post, the NYT, other newspapers,
magazines, etc. are copyrighted materials. Posting those articles
in entirety to the list is a violation of copyright. The list is
distributed to a couple thousand people, which is like making that many
photocopies of the article. Send a link, send a (short) summary,
but don't send the whole article. It also keeps people happier: the
emails are shorter, some subscribers are using Yahoo, hotmail, or other
web based accounts that don't like really long emails, and those who
don't want to read it don't have to look at the link.
Consider that your tip of the month for the past two months, since I
haven't been doing them lately. :)
I appreciate the comments from individuals concerned about the list, and
from those thanking me for not censoring the list. Enjoy your free
speech rights and stay focused on the art and cultural heritage aspects
for the good of the list.
Happy Spring everyone!
Kerri Scannell
ARLIS-L Moderator
Kerri A. Scannell
Fine Arts Librarian, Technical Services
Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0224
(859) 257-4630
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Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
--Muriel Strode