[baisl] Re: The Compact Edition of The Oxford English Dictionary?
- From: Derek Anderson <danderson@xxxxxx>
- To: baisl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2014 09:57:06 -0800
Hi Sarah:
We have a complete set (17 volumes) from the late 1970’s and a subscription to
the on-line OED. Both get used, but once we added the on-line version, the
print use has fallen. Still I like to have it since people browse print and
on-line materials differently. I’d recommend having it.
Derek
Marin Academy
On 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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