Jack etc,
I think this may be an idea worth
considering at the next committee meeting. Have you replied to Alistair
or do you want me to.
Hope the holiday went well.
Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: Alastair Smith
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Sent: Thursday, 7
June 2007 8:20 PM
To:
Subject: [canberrabirds]
Digitising Canberra Bird Notes?
Marnix’s sighting of the
chestnut-rumped thornbills and the subsequent discussion that required Barbara
Allan to delve into the archives, proves the value in owning all, or having
access to all back copies of Canberra Bird Notes (CBN). This is not necessarily
possible for those of us who have joined COG in relatively recent times, but
access could be available to all COG members if CBN were accessible in a
digitised format.
It is my understanding that in recent times
all back copies of EMU were digitised by BA members, with those involved being
provided with a digitised copy, free of charge. I would certainly be interested
in owning a complete set of CBN on CDROM or being able to access this online
through the Canberra
birds website and would be happy to pay for the privilege.
I have a scanner and I would be willing to
put my money where my mouth is and volunteer to commence this task. Perhaps
someone from the committee or publications sub committee could comment on the
utility of my suggestion.
Regards
Alastair
