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Re: A rose by any other name? I don't think so!
My thoughts...they don't seem to have too many adherents in these
parts but I'll give it a go.
The distinction between libraries and archives is founded on a very
different orientation toward the materials in their care. Libraries
provide subject-based access to duplicate *items* while archives
consider the *whole* of body of unique records. The conceptual
orientation of archival theory considers the internal structure of that
body as well as its relationship to the creator.
-Ann
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"The idea that 'growing up' means neglecting political issues, and jumping
on the bandwagon of the day, is a common form of shallowness in our
society." Richard Stallman
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