posted 01-02-2006 12:37 PM            

This topic got started in the following two threads:

• first books for silver neophyte
  
• Unknown pattern

From first books for silver neophyte

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tmockait posted 01-01-2006 03:21 PM
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Marc raises an excellent point. Perhaps this library page should be annotated (brief paragraph on the level, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) of each book could help beginners and the rest of us a great deal.

I don't have the knowledge of the works in question to write these brief descriptions, but as an historian I am very familiar with annotated bibliographies. I would be happy to work on this (compile and organize) project if others are interested in it and could provide the commentary. Just a thought.

Tom

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IJP posted 01-02-2006 12:06 AM
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Good point, Tom. I'm with you a hundred percent on an annotated bibliography or similar list. I'm sure it would be enormously helpful to many, novice and experienced alike. I'll never be done collecting reference books, and as I don't have all the funds in the world to devote to that pursuit, a little guidance would be hugely appreciated.

Another point: When one has selected a very particular field of study, I've found it helpful to inspect the bibliographies of books one already owns. Very frequently a book will reference another work multiple times, and often several books will reference the same work, enough that it gives me the idea that the so-referenced book is probably one I should add to my collection.

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post by Scott Martin posted 01-02-2006 05:45 AM
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I'd like to add to the list of titles in the Silver Library. I have a numerous titles to add, I just don’t have the time to type up the list. If a list can be put together (not in this thread), I will make the time to add it to the existing Silver Library web pages.

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I like the idea of providing a mini description of some sort.

The standard of what makes up the content of a description would have to be determined (not in this thread). I don’t feel one individual’s opinion unmeasured by others would be helpful. For the descriptions to be truly helpful to the uninitiated trying to review the list, the descriptions would have to be editorially reviewed/approved by a small committee with access to the book(s) being described.

The editorial review committee would also have be prepared to hear from the public/authors/publishers about disagreements with descriptions and then determine if changes to existing descriptions are required. I don’t have the time to be arbiter of such matters.

If a small group of you would like to work on this project it would be my pleasure to make a private Silver Caucus Room available. Periodically I would be very happy to add the groups approved descriptions to the Silver Library list. Email me ( info@SMPub.com?subject=SSF%20Library ) if you would like to volunteer. When emailing please make sure the subject is SSF Library

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This is a long term project so it will require volunteers with patience and commitment.

I am keeping this thread closed for now, so Email me
( info@SMPub.com?subject=SSF%20Library ) if you would like to volunteer or if you have thoughts and suggestions.

When emailing please make sure the subject is SSF Library.

This project began in a small way long ago in this (Books: questions, mentions and reviews.)thread in the Silver Ephemera and Documentation Forum.

posted 01-02-2006 05:57 PM            

But to get the discussion started I have unlocked the

Silver Caucus Room #1

This is a long term project so it will require a few more volunteers who have the patience and commitment to see the project through.

I am keeping this thread closed for now...

if you would like to volunteer
or
if you have thoughts and suggestions,
Email me
( info@SMPub.com?subject=SSF%20Library )

When emailing please make sure the subject is SSF Library.