Editorial Statement

Abstract

Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship (RBML) is a new journal that will he published twice a year by the Association of College and Research Libraries. The editorial board will be looking for articles on the theory and practices of special collections librarianship. We are especially interested in articles about the acquisition and collection development of rare books and manuscripts; access to and use of special collections; conservation; cataloguing of special materials; security; and donor relations. We are also interested in articles concerning fund raising and development; computer applications and automation; historical articles; exhibit preparation, including exhibit catalogues; and borrowing and . . .