The E-Sylum:  Volume 6, Number 13, March 30, 2003, Article 13

ANS LIBRARY FUNDRAISING, AND LENDING POLICY

  Steve Pellegrini writes: "It was nice to read that fundraising for
  the Francis D. Campbell Library Chair is moving along
  successfully. I always have and always will donate to
  worthwhile library projects.

  Living on the West coast I have no opportunity to utilize the
  ANS Library. In effect the ANS library is only available to
  members living in or around New York City or those who
  can afford the time and money to stay in New York each
  time reference to the stacks is called for. In contrast, getting
  to the mostly US material in the ANA's catalogue is simplicity
  itself.  The easily accessible lending facilities of the ANA
  Library is a major reason I maintain membership in that
  organization.  However, most of my collecting interests revolve
  around historic European, political and satirical medals.
  Naturally the ANS library is much broader and deeper in this
  international area than is the ANA library. Anyone know the
  reasons the ANS won't allow access to 'non-rare' library
  materials through the mail?"

  On the related topic of differences between ANA and ANS,
  Kavan Ratnatunga writes: "I saw the discussion about the
  difference between ANS and ANA and thought I will
  comment that they play complementary roles which are both
  important. Research and popularization and both important to
  keep any field alive. Amateur astronomers play an useful
  support role in professional astronomical research. It is like
  philosophy and religion.  The ying and the yang."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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