Dear Rachel,
If the books are in good condition, I see no reason why they can't be
circulating. When I was working at the Ostrow Library at American Jewish
University, we had books that were published in the early part of the 20th
century circulating. However, if the books are signed or are rare copies,
perhaps in might consider placing on a "rare" book shelf and not circulate.
I hope that this helps,
Haim
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From: Rachel Haus <[email protected]>
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Subject: [ha-Safran] classifying 1st editions
Dear Hasafranim,
I am near the end of recataloging our adult fiction. I have found several books
from authors such as Martha Wolfenstein, Jacob Lazarre, Rufus Learsi, and
Samuel Gordon, all of which were published between 1900 and 1925. The books are
in relatively good condition, though certainly show their age. My question is,
considering their status and condition, whether to place them in circulating
fiction or reference . What have others done? I know that some of them are
considered "forgotten" classics, so I don't want to weed them, but they also
show no sign of ever having been circulated.
Thanks,
Rachel Haus
Library Director
Congregation of Moses Library
Kalamazoo MI
[email protected]
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