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Subject:        Re: Inquiry from government documents librarian about
classification systems used for USGS 7.5 minute topographic maps
Date:   Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:04:04 -0500
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I cannot imagine why anybody would use SuDoc for topos. It is singularly
ill designed for the problem at hand.

And how long before all the public libraries bail and GPO wakes up?

Toby Main
State Library of New Mexico
1209 Camino Carlos Rey
Santa Fe, NM 87507


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From: Angie Cope <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Inquiry from government documents librarian about
classification systems used for USGS 7.5 minute topographic maps

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Inquiry from government documents librarian about
classification systems used for USGS 7.5 minute topographic maps
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:49:57 -0600
From: Lindsey, Thomas K <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
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I am trying to find the names of larger size libraries that are
cataloging and filing U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute series topographic maps using
the Superintendent of Documents classification system. This system has
advantages, but there are also disadvantages and problems.

I would like to find other libraries using the Supt. of Docs. number so
that I can learn how they help people make use of their collection.

Cordially yours, Thomas Lindsey

P.S. for Valerie Glenn (formerly of UNT): The Fort Worth Public Library
is dropping its depository status. It is working with Texas Tech and the
University of North Texas to transfer as many documents as possible.