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David, I don't think anyone has mentioned let alone focused on 'the monetary value of such works to libraries'. What has been mentioned, in passing, was one motive why writers might sell their manuscripts to libraries. Whether or not we agree with their aesthetic preferences, libraries will presumably be concerned with 'literary value they have and not on the bottom dollar' for their acquisitions. Not even sure where this last idea comes from. > On 30 Aug 2016, at 12:53, David Lace <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > I suppose it’s understandable that one would want their work remembered in some way, and if that work is deemed “valuable” by some standard, then it might be wise for it to be so remembered. I don’t think this discussion, though, should focus only on the monetary value of such works to libraries etc. I think libraries would be better to focus on any social, cultural, historical and literary value they have and not on the bottom dollar.