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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:17:14 -0500
From: "Huber, Tom" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: RE: Flattening rolled maps <fwd>
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Thelma,



Here at the Illinois State Library we use flat pieces of wood and flat heavy
pieces of cardboard. Both are wide and long enough to cover the width of the
map and then we lay them at both ends for several days. Also after you
eventually shelve the maps in question, the weight of the maps on top of
them will serve to flatten them out.



Tom Huber

Map Librarian

Illinois State Library

300 S. 2nd.

Springfield, IL 62701-1796

(217) 782-5823

FAX: (217) 557-6737

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Jesse White, Secretary of State and State Librarian





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Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 11:55:04 -0400

From: Thelma Thompson <[log in to unmask]>

Subject: Flattening rolled maps

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We are looking for more efficient ways to flatten large rolled maps.  Has

anyone designed or purchased any items that make it easier to initially roll

out a shipment of maps, or to subsequently add more maps to the stack?  Our

current motley collection of large flat objects does the job, but requires

more effort than we wish.  What do you find to be the optimal dimensions for

weights?



Reply to me directly and I will summarize if there is interest.

Thanks,

Thelma Thompson



Thelma B. Thompson

Government Documents Librarian

Dimond Library

University of New Hampshire

Durham, NH  03824-3592



(603) 862-1132   Fax: (603) 862-3403



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