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How do other map libraries with USGS maps (govcdocs) access them?  More
specifically, do you catalog them and if so by the title of the series,
the state, or each individual sheet?.  We have a complete set of USGS maps
which are not cataloged and they are checked out manually.  The 7.5's
which are most heavily used are filed by the state and then alphabetically
by the title of each sheet.  Other USGS topos are filed by the series and
then by the alphabetically by title.  The USGS thematic maps are also
filed by the series and then numerically.  So far they seem easy for
students to use as all files and shelves are labelel and all the series
have either a map index or a data base in bok or CD-ROM form.  There is a
concern that if a record is created for each individual map the database
would be more confusing than helpful. I am thinking a main record for the
series title would be most helpful for circulation.  We could cat.
individually our own state.  Any suggestions?
 
Kathleen Spencer, Geology Library, University of North Dakota
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