[baisl] Re: The Compact Edition of The Oxford English Dictionary?
- From: "Lemon, Katy" <klemon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: baisl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2014 08:38:08 -0800
I actually bought the OED, all the volumes, several years ago and it is
used from time to time. No magnifying glass, though. Sometimes students
use it, but mostly English teachers. Since it is a gift, I say go for it.
Katy Lemon
On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 8:34 AM, Sarah Levin <slevin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> A generous grandparent has given a donation to the library to purchase The
> Compact Edition of The Oxford English Dictionary (the one with the
> magnifying glass!). He allows us to use the money for unrestricted
> purchases if we do not want to get the OED.
> Part of me wants it--I have a romantic vision of kids (or me) pouring over
> the tiny words on a rainy day (in a neverending story-style attic, of
> course).
>
> Back to reality, though. My question is for those of you who have it: is
> it used? Do you have a special spot for it? Any opinions?
>
> Thanks for your thoughts,
>
> Sarah
>
> Sarah Levin
> Librarian
> The Urban School of San Francisco
> www.urbanschool.org/library
> 415-593-9528
>
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Katy Lemon
Librarian
klemon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Presentation High School
2281 Plummer Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
408-264-1664 ex. 2433
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