So true, Ruth...even a closed database is better than none in this case... I've had some messages from people about some things I've not heard of-FRANCIA is one-does anyone have info about this? Anne On 3/2/10 10:01 AM, "Ruth Thomas" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: It is unfortunate Getty (or a publisher) cannot simply host the existing database without adding or editing content--much like e-books generally work. I have heard that a publisher is interested but can't get the French on board. Ruth S. Thomas Archaeology, Art, Art History, Classics Bibliographer Mugar Memorial Library Boston University 771 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215 (617)353-3770 On Tue, 2 Mar 2010, ARLIS-L automatic digest system wrote: [NON-Text Body part not included] __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/join.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask] __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/join.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask]