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Subject:        Re: A to Z Maps Online Database
Date:   Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:18:12 -0700
From:   Jon Jablonski <[log in to unmask]>
Organization:   University of Oregon
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> I bought this database for my smallish, busy suburban public library for
> a very reasonable price. I don't have a map collection, and no space for
> one, so it can help out in a sector that our library is very weak in. I
> don't know if I would recommend it for everyone, but many of my patrons
> have little idea of what's available for free online and appreciate some
> help in finding stuff. It gives me another tool to help middle and high
> school students that need more maps that CultureGrams or WorldBook can
> give them (or even Perry-Casteneda - thanks to our friends in TX). The
> addition of Zoomify for many types of content and the downloadable PDFs
> are very accessible for them to try out.

I'd say this is a perfect use for the product.  It's a good aggregator,
and the price seems to be negotiable.  And of course, we're all jealous
that Liz actually has money to spend.

-Jon Jablonski
 MAP/GIS/Journal Cutting Librarian
 University of Oregon.