~30,000 scientific reprints gone.

[dennilfloss]

I just threw all my reprint research collection in the paper-recycle container, thus emptying my chicken-wired storage area in the basement. It's too bad that I could not find any researcher or institution willing to take them ("we can get a digital copy") without me having to pay for transportation as some were original scientific articles from almost 150 years ago. I guess only we taxonomists care about the original publication date, figures and text. I don't think any particular one was 'the last one left in the whole wide world' but some might be hard to get even from reputed research libraries like the Smithsonian.

At any rate, that is another page turned in my life. My incomplete PH. D. in paleontology is really a thing of the past now. Now I can use that storage area to empty my apartment a bit more.

 

[Gooberlx2]

No libraries would take them?

 

[Mo0o]

Aren't digital copies more useful anyways since you only have reprints.

 

[dennilfloss]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Aren't digital copies more useful anyways since you only have reprints.

You only need your eyes and brain to read paper. There's little chance of those becoming incompatible, unlike a digital media reader (computer).

 

[dennilfloss]

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2
No libraries would take them?

Not one. I asked years ago. Not even the Geological Survey of Canada library. Looks like all such institutions are tight for space and money.

 

[Baked]

Learn to use PDF.

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: dennilfloss

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Aren't digital copies more useful anyways since you only have reprints.

You only need your eyes and brain to read paper. There's little chance of those becoming incompatible, unlike a digital media reader (computer).

Good point. If only there were a way to convert a digital copy to a paper copy. Someone should invent a device to do that.

 

[MrWizzard]

Originally posted by: torpid

Originally posted by: dennilfloss

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Aren't digital copies more useful anyways since you only have reprints.

You only need your eyes and brain to read paper. There's little chance of those becoming incompatible, unlike a digital media reader (computer).

Good point. If only there were a way to convert a digital copy to a paper copy. Someone should invent a device to do that.

I head they started putting erasers on the back end of pencils.

I?ll believe it when I see it.

 

[MichaelD]

So, you're a taxonomist? Do you have an actual degree or certification that names/labels/christens you as such? And if you DO actually have a degree in that field...why would you do something like that? And if you DON'T have a degree can you legally label yourself a "Taxonomist?"

the science or technique of classification

WTF does that mean anyway? You get your jollies from saying things like "That's not a Bluebird; that's an Atheromiss Operatonicus Flybyious Birdwayee"? 😕

What exactly do you do for a living...i.e. to pay the bills?

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: dennilfloss

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Aren't digital copies more useful anyways since you only have reprints.

You only need your eyes and brain to read paper. There's little chance of those becoming incompatible, unlike a digital media reader (computer).

wait... you seriously think using paper copies is better than electronic articles?

 

[silverpig]

Paging Aquaman...

 

[biggestmuff]

OP, talk to Aquaman. I hear he's scanned a few things. 🙂

Originally posted by: MichaelD
So, you're a taxonomist? Do you have an actual degree or certification that names/labels/christens you as such? And if you DO actually have a degree in that field...why would you do something like that? And if you DON'T have a degree can you legally label yourself a "Taxonomist?"

the science or technique of classification

WTF does that mean anyway? You get your jollies from saying things like "That's not a Bluebird; that's an Atheromiss Operatonicus Flybyious Birdwayee"? 😕

What exactly do you do for a living...i.e. to pay the bills?

He's a packrat.

 

[dennilfloss]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
What exactly do you do for a living...i.e. to pay the bills?

I was describing new species and sorting out naming problems. And no, there's not much money to be made in that field. Now I'm permanently disabled so my government pension pays the bills.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: dennilfloss

At any rate, that is another page turned in my life. My incomplete PH. D. in paleontology is really a thing of the past now. Now I can use that storage area to empty my apartment a bit more.

why does a dinosaur need a paleontology degree?