Re: Protocols regarding food and drink in rare book collections

[Horst Huber <hwhuber@fas.harvard.edu>]

 Greetings,
 I am happy to read that culinary celebration does not seriously impair 
 the conservation of rare book collections. This is about 2 words:
 The assumption of "responsibility" would not preclude heeding the
 cautions of other responsible people, or revising policies or
 practices. Why, indeed wait till someone pays "the price"?
 "Professionalism" would not preclude input from other professions. 
 Teachers of the classics (or other subjects) might be quite happy 
 to listen to special collections librarians.
 Rare book librarians are usually appreciative to find faculty concerned 
 about their treasures. They may be just as rare as the books! And
 personally, I find the elegant interiors of some of our libraries a great
 delight; even without a party.
 2 mores cents; best to all.
 
 Horst Huber
 Harvard-Yenching Library