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Re: Rubber cement--worse and worse



Mimi Dionne wrote:

> Recently, I visited a major book chain.  Hanging on top of a podium near the front of the
> store was a placard which read, "Save Your Archives" in bold letters.  Hanging on the podium
> was construction paper, loose leaf paper, sticky tape, rubber cement, photograph books,
> and black markers.  The ingredients were clearly intended for family albums.
>
> I consulted the manager and explained my concerns as an information professional--his store
> was condoning incorrect preservation management.  He responded that corporate dictated these
> displays and he performed as ordered.  He would not change the display.  In turn I gave him
> the number to several local archives and professional organizations who would be happy to confirm
> my statements, and wished him a pleasant day.

Mimi, he really is a powerless, and apparently mindless, cog in the machine. You should go over his
head and complain to the head office directly. If you then get no satisfaction, please tell the
whole list who they are so that we can boycott them.

Cheers!

Eric

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SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210
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