...is a terrific archivist and an asset to this listserv and my post is not meant in any way to challenge her or anyone else's opinions for that matter about working in an archive or library. She had a perspective she shared and I had one and I just meant to share mine. I also got a chance to boast about the fine special collections of Detroit Public Library and promote good public outreach on this listserv. Thanks Mark Patrick A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>