Dear Lacemakers,  Is there a library collection anywhere in the world housing books and publications focused on both embroidery and lace that is more extensive than the one here?  How does that owner feel about this subject ?  In the case of this library in Maine USA, it is preferable to hold a magazine in the hand. The instructions received from the IOLI Bulletin Editor add more complexity, as you will read below.    My lace and embroidery library, now 4,075 books, is probably the most extensive private collection in the world for research on these subjects, especially valuable because the librarian here has read everything in English and is familiar with what else has been saved that is written in other languages. Though periodical publications have not been inventoried, a system recently began of storing bulletins of guilds / publishers (like PieceWork) in plastic bins - by organization. There are also bins holding obsolete publications. Contents are filed by date, with the most current at the top. They have their own designated room.  No one can countermand the owner, who belongs to about 12 guilds just to receive the bulletins (dues are a large expense).   Imagine having different access instructions for each and every item here ! Imagine changes every time editors / officers change and institute their preferences, or constantly having to adapt to new technologies.  When a book or magazine bibliography lists references used, my filing system is easy to use to find originals. Even if I had a volunteer (Ha Ha), there are other tasks of more value to do. An inventory, like the existing one of books, is of considerable value in helping to find the exact book needed. I fail to see the benefit of doing this with periodical publications, given the labor necessary to implement and constantly update. A storage system is the answer here.  Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center ------------------------------------------------------ In a message dated 7/10/2018 9:39:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I wrote about IOLI increasing dues to cover mailing and printing costs of the magazine and the new digital version at lower cost. Can anyone answer my question on a Google Account, and what do others think of this new version? Janice Blair Murrieta, CA
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