[u-u] Ephemera/ACM computing publications from past decades

David Gilbert uu at dclg.ca
Mon Jan 24 13:32:56 EST 2022


Does the Toronto Public Library have an appropriate section? Reference 
library?  UoIT out here in Oshawa ... their library might not have 
historically had *ACM subscriptions.

On 2022-01-24 13:20, Toby Thain wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a large number of ACM publications (JACM, CACM, Computing 
> Reviews, etc) from 1950s through 1970s, possibly 80s. These were 
> rescued from a local hacker who is moving house.
>
> I'm posting here because of the local (YYZ) character of this list, on 
> the offchance that someone might have some ideas on a good home for 
> these. I understand reference libraries most likely already have them, 
> or are downsizing too.
>
> Some time during 2022 I would like to find a new home for them, and 
> given the weight and volume, it's likely that this would be local. 
> Paper recycling is not an option I want to contemplate at this time (& 
> that's what they were rescued from).
>
> I'm not in a big hurry because they're beautiful publications and I do 
> want to take some time to skim them myself.
>
> Any thoughts/interest welcome. Can also provide link to pictures of 
> (at least part of) the collection on request.
>
> --Toby
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