User talk:M A Smith57

Copyright problems with Scholes Library, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University
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However, for textual content, you may simply consider rewriting the content in your own words. While we appreciate contributions, we must require all contributors to understand and comply with our copyright policy. Wikipedia takes copyright concerns very seriously, and persistent violators will be blocked from editing. Thank you. Hqb (talk) 14:22, 13 May 2010 (UTC)
 * You said that you're an authorized official of the library. Are you Mark A. Smith?  If so, please email the permissions-en email address with the msmith at alfred email address shown on your profile; the volunteer who reads it will be able to restore the page.  Thanks for your help!  Nyttend (talk) 14:54, 13 May 2010 (UTC)