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Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2000 07:17:10 -0700
From: Linda Zellmer <[log in to unmask]>
To: 'Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum' <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: RE: Map Copying Guidelines (fwd)

Gerry,

        Thanks for the information.  Given that we have an oversized copier,
we are able to copy larger items, as long as they are not encapsulated,
folded or aerial photos.  The atlases that cannot be copied are kept behind
our reference desk so that people can use them only with a staff member.  We
also have a scanner which can scan items up to 11" X 17" and a printer that
can print up to 16" X 24".  Since we can take the cover off of the scanner,
we can easily lay flat maps on it so people can scan them.  Then we can
print the image on the large format printer.  Most people seem fairly
satisfied with this solution.

        The scanner cost less than $1000 and the printer less than $500.  If
you want the specs, I will send them to you.

        Thanks for your comments.  Linda Zellmer

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Linda Zellmer
Map Librarian
Arizona State University Libraries
P.O. Box 871006
Tempe, Arizona  85287-1006
Phone: (480) 965-5973
Fax:  (480) 965-0883
EMail: [log in to unmask]


-----Original Message-----
From: Johnnie Sutherland [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 5:31 AM
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Subject: Re: Map Copying Guidelines (fwd)


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Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 13:18:37 -0500
From: Gerry Strey <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Map Copying Guidelines (fwd)

I haven't followed this thread, so I apologize if I end up repeating advice
already posted.  Size is the main criterion for dertermining which maps and
atlases we allow to be photocopied.  The largest map we allow is 20x30 and
the largest atlase (when closed) is aobu 15x24 inches.  On the table next
to the photocopier we've used tape to mark the two sizes--if the map or
altas doesn't fit inside the appropriate rectangle, no copying.

It never ceases to amaze me what patrons are prepared to do to a map in
order to get a copy.  And so many will say in an injured tone, as they
produce a huge map, "But I only want this little part!"

Gerry Strey
Map Collection
State Historical Society of Wisconsin