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Greetings=21
I've been lurking about the ARLIS list for a couple of months now and =
decided
that it's time I introduce myself. About 3 months ago, I embarked on one of=
the
most difficult challenges a librarian can face-- building a library from
scratch, both physically and intellectually. Delaware College of Art and =
Design
in Wilmington, DE is a brand new college, having been in existence only =
since
Sept. 1997. It's a two-year school that is currently a joint venture =
between
the Pratt and the Corcoran with the expectation of becoming an independent,
fully-accredited school within the next two years. Currently our enrollment=
is
just over 100 full-time students and we graduated our first class this past
Saturday. The Information Resource Center collection is just beginning, but =
will
hopefully grow quickly enough to support the curriculum which emphasizes =
fine
arts, illustration, photography, and graphic design. I was bestowed the =
honor
of becoming the first librarian, but you can't imagine what it feels like to=
be
a librarian without a library=21
Here's where you can help. I've been seeing many journals come up for grabs=
on
this list, but not so many books. If any of you are in the process of =
weeding
your collection or can spare duplicates, I'd be glad to take them off your
hands, and of course, pay for postage.
Many thanks and best wishes,
Karen
Karen Rege, Librarian
Delaware College of Art and Design
600 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
( 302) 622-8867 x408
(302) 622-8870 (fax)
krege=40dcad.edu
