We actually digitized the press releases, and it was one of the most valuable tools I had there for quick reference. Per the other discussion on CD's, we kept the originals, but it was a great tool for me when I got a call trying to identify an acquisition or a divestiture, personnel changes, earnings info, etc.
This also solved the arrangement issue - we had the electronic versions in a searchable database (the releases had been OCRd into PDF documents), which meant they were fully text searchable, and I could print out copies or email the file to patrons when they needed it. I could safely leave it in chrono order knowing I could search for information electronically.
Email me off list if you want details.
DS
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Daniel Sokolow
Archives Coordinator
North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System
155 Community Drive
Great Neck, NY 11021
dsokolow@nshs.edu
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