Dear Mr. Yudelson-- First, let me thank you as a representative of a small independent press, for coming to AJL. As a librarian and a reader, I am continually impressed with the number and variety of small "niche market" presses that survive and thrive in a world that seems all too often dominated by the large presses. I look forward to seeing what you will have to offer.
It seems to me that you will encounter a variety of people at our convention each with different needs. Since I am not an Acquisitions Librarian, I cannot speak directly to that issue but only indirectly via observation. I would assume that you will find that this subgroup will normally expect to find catalogs and lists that they can take back to their offices along with the opportunity to see a variety of your publications and speak with you personally. These librarians may order on site, but are more likely to wait until they return home to evaluate their purchases and order there. I am in the category of the individual purchaser. I look for the traditional convention discount and will either order on site, paying with my "Visa" card, or, if the discount is substantial enough, will buy the display copy at the end of the convention (assuming one of my colleagues has not "beaten me to the punch"), and take it with me. I also enjoy talking with the various representatives and browsing among their offerings, even if I don't always buy. This is an important part of the convention for me. I like learning all I can about the world of books in general and of Jewish books in particular, viewing it as continuing education for my work and for my own personal growth. If I don't buy, that is no guarantee that someone I may encounter in the course of my work day won't do so if I recommend a title. I look forward to meeting and talking with you. Yours sincerely, Daniel J. Rettberg, Ph.D. Rare Book and Manuscript Bibliographer Klau Library Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Cincinnati, Ohio 45220-2488 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
