Searching for Lost Treasure in Your Library

Searching for Lost Treasure in Your Library

Considers how libraries can evaluate the worth of a potentially valuable item in the collection such as an historical autograph. Topics include researching the background of the piece; consulting experts, including verifying memberships in professional organizations; written opinions; possible donor...

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Veröffentlicht in:American Libraries 2001-10, Vol.32 (9), p.70-72
1. Verfasser: Brown, Sandra L.
Format: Magazinearticle
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Archives
Auctions
Autographs
Collections
Directories
Donors
Evaluation
Expertising
Experts
Historical Materials
Librarians
Libraries
Library Facilities
Library Materials
Library operations
Presidents
Professional Associations
Rare book libraries
Rare books
Reference Services
Supply
Valuation
Value Analysis
Value appraisal
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Zusammenfassung:Considers how libraries can evaluate the worth of a potentially valuable item in the collection such as an historical autograph. Topics include researching the background of the piece; consulting experts, including verifying memberships in professional organizations; written opinions; possible donor agreements; and deciding whether to sell or preserve the item. (LRW)
ISSN:0002-9769
2163-5129