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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Hello Paul, At the CCA Library we have an extensive vertical file collection. The files are arranged alphabetically by title; however, due to our particular setup (closed stacks, large Reading Room) they are physically separated into four groups: architects; Montreal buildings (by name); Montreal everything-else (e.g. Montreal-Parks); all-the-rest (all-the- rest ends up in the closed stacks). We prefer to file things under the name of an architect or corporate body (which in our case most often ends up being the name of an architecture firm or a building). However, when we create subject files we use AAT headings as "titles". We have input our architect and building files into the RLIN AMC database and they are also in our local system. Our circulation manager keeps an up-dated master list (with see/see also's) in a wordperfect file for ready reference. If you have access to RLIN you can retrieve the records by a title word search with "vertical file". The records are kept as simple as possible (since the vertical file may grow enormously we do not attempt to indicate the contents). We also posted a list of the vertical files on architects on our web page. This was just a straight listing of names in alphabetical order. It did generate quite a lot of queries through the e-mail link provided. Of course, some of these were from people who seemed to think we could send the file over the net :) . (The web page is not really in a state to be pointed to at this time.) Best wishes, Renata Guttman Chef, Services aux usagers/ Head, Reader Services Bibliotheque/Library Centre Canadien d'Architecture/ Canadian Centre for Architecture Tel: (514)939-7011/Fax: (514)939-7020 [log in to unmask]