November 20th, 2007
dateline Arequipa
We have been at work here in Peru for 9 days now with occasional condor overflights. The assessment of the church libraries continues with many amazing discoveries and various preservation concerns. A full report is in process to project a new educational role via exhibits and onlineand secure housing of the collections in the massive 18th century buildings. While the actual interest in the church libraries seems narrow, the media have an endless curiosity. We have been on live and taped TV and interviewed daily. The general theme is the future of the book.