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Subject: RE: scanning encapsulated maps]
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 09:15:57 +1000
From: Maura O'Connor <[log in to unmask]>


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Dear Travis
One of our rare map collections, the Ferguson rare map collection, which has
now been scanned, has a large proportion of its collection totally
encapsulated in mylar.  We use, I think, the 6mm strength mylar.  Reflection
can be a problem but as long as that is realised and looked for, then it
should not be too difficult.  We "mount" our maps on a vaccuum board and
scand with a PhaseBack camera which is mounted on a trolley.
Yours sincerely
Maura O'Connor
Map Curator
National Library of Australia
Canberra  ACT  2600
Phone : 61 2 6262 1280
Fax: 61 2 6161 1653
Email : [log in to unmask]


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From: Johnnie D. Sutherland [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, 29 April 2004 1:58 AM
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Subject: scanning encapsulated maps]


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Subject: scanning encapsulated maps
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:49:22 -0500 (EST)
From: Travis Dolence <[log in to unmask]>


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I am starting a major campaign of map encapsulation. However, at some
point I would like to scan a number of these maps. Is it possible to scan
encapsulated maps, will it hurt the scan quality? Any help that people can
provide would be appreciated.


Travis



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Travis Dolence
Assistant Professor, Map/GIS Librarian
15 Hoskins Library
1401 Cumberland Ave.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865-974-3878  Fax: 865-974-3925
Email: [log in to unmask]