[PADG:1026] Re: aperback preferred question

[Kris Kern <kernk@xxxxxxx>]

This is from one of our collection development librarians:

Seems to make sense.  Most university presses have been printing on 
non-acidic paper.  I personally prefer the feel of a hardback book, and 
I think the commercial bindings on paperbacks look a little boring.  
Seems like an originally hardbound book might be able to take a bit more 
abuse, but I have no data to support this. I believe the Acquisitions 
Librarian has told me that our practice is to always buy paper on firm 
orders if it is available.
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Kristen Kern
Preservation/Catalog Librarian
Portland State University Library
P.O. Box 1151
Portland, OR 97207-1151

phone:  503-725-5218
fax:       503-725-5799
email: kernk@xxxxxxx