>I see no reason not to spend endowment money on a resource highly desired
>by many of our community. Waiting for a change in policy which C-H is
>unlikely to make would be irresponsible when I do have the resources. I
>do believe the privileged libraries which have these resources should help
>scholars at less privileged institutions - as I do.
Dear Tom,
You are absolutely right, and I -- as a scholar who is particularly
indebted to your generosity and helpfulness -- was absolutely wrong to make
my insulting joke about firing librarians who order the PLD from C-H.
Apologies to you, and to the whole list, that I tried to be funny at the
risk of being offensive.
Yours,
Otfried
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