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Subject: policy on photographing or scanning maps
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:17:47 -0600
From: Barbara Levergood <[log in to unmask]>
To: Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship <[log in to unmask]>

Here at our library, we are beginning to think about developing a policy
on whether patrons can themselves photograph or scan maps in our
collection, and if so, under what conditions. Would other libraries be
willing to share their policies with me? I would be interested in
hearing about any and all related policies as well as the rationale
behind the policies.

FYI, our collection is probably fairly typical for a mid-sized
collection, including both depository and non-depository maps, maps out
of copyright, rare maps, and reproductions, but few unique items that
are out of copyright.

As usual, many thanks for your help!

Barbara Levergood


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Barbara Levergood
Government Information and Cartographic Resources Librarian and Subject
Librarian for Geography and Political Science
Lovejoy Library
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
30 Hairpin Drive
Box 1063
Edwardsville, Illinois 62026
http://www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/
Telephone: 618-650-2632
Fax: 618-650-2717
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Office: 3017

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