> This in reply to Mike Ludwick's post on the Directory of Building and
> Equipment Grants.  I've been associated with the publisher, Research Grant
> Guides, for about 10 years and write the introductory article in each
> directory.  Yes, there's little in these volumes that wouldn't already be
> found in a well equipped sponsored research office.  I think the judgement
> expressed in Mike's post is somewhat harsh because the primary market for the
> books are small nonprofits. Many have no other resources and very little
> staff.  For them, the Directories are valuable because Research Grant Guides
> has performed the preliminary searching and lists potential sponsors with an
> interest in the subject of the directory, e.g. building and equipment.  These
> directories perform a welcome service for their intended audience and should
> be evaluated in that context.
> Andrew Grant
> Director of Grants
> Baruch College/CUNY >
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