If you wondered, the ISSN Gianluca Corazza mentioned is the periodical
("serials") equivalent of the ISBN identifying number assigned to books.
It has occurred to me that we have at least two libraries that maintain
memberships to receive the BG, and we'll probably lose those once it
goes online.
Jane McGary
On 12/22/2025 11:59 PM, L. Cortopassi - G. Corazza via pbs wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I always wondered why the newsletter still was in a paper format.
>
> I really prefer a PDF online version as it is always there, easily
> accessible, wherever I am.
>
> Just a reminder that, if the newsletter has an ISSN, we should likely
> change it to an online version of it.
>
> Looking forward to read it online…
>
>
>
> Gianluca Corazza
>
> Italy
>
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>
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>
> Il giorno sab 20 dic 2025 alle ore 20:47 Jane McGary via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> ha scritto:
>
>> Members will have noticed that the Society's print newsletter, /The Bulb
>> Garden /(B/G), /has been in hiatus for the past year. Difficulty in
>> obtaining contributions, and the editor's other commitments, are the
>> causes. In addition, the newsletter had become PBS's greatest expense as
>> printing and postal costs rose continually. The PBS officers and board
>> of directors have discussed the possibility of putting the BG entirely
>> online. At present, back issues are archived on the PBS website.
>> Preparing copy suitable for online posting would be easier than
>> formatting a print edition, and opening up the schedule to continuous
>> additions, rather than deadlines, might encourage more authors to
>> produce copy.
>>
>> We'd like to know what other members think about this. One or two on the
>> board felt that we would lose members if they no longer received a
>> printed newsletter. Others think that the exchanges are the main
>> incentive to paid membership, and that the BG is not a central benefit.
>> The PBS has been structured from its origin as an online organization,
>> working through the website and its famous wiki, this email list, and
>> now the forum. Would moving our "occasional papers" entirely online be
>> acceptable?
>>
>> Please let us know by posting replies here. You can also write to the
>> officers privately through the contact addresses on the website.
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Jane McGary, Membership Coordinator, Portland, Oregon, USA
>>
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