I think it is important to point out something that no one
has
yet mentioned. . . that Google Books, however much it might
fail to meet
our expectations or desires, is a wonderful resource! I
have already
downloaded several books in my areas of study (West Virginia
History and
Labor History). I can print these out in part or in full
and they were
free. Most would have cost me over $100 to purchase. While
I hope
Google listens to our concerns and further refines Google
Books we need
to be clear that this is a Good Thing! Now I would like
them to start
on Historic Newspapers!!! Cheers.
John E. Adkins, M.A., M.S.L.S. (johnadkins ucwv.edu)
Reference, Instruction, & Technology Librarian
Schoenbaum Library (http://www.ucwv.edu/libr
ary/)
University of Charleston
2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, West Virginia 25304
(304) 357-4779 Fax (304) 357-4715
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