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Subject: Re: policy on photographing or scanning maps
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:39:16 -0500
From: Joel Kovarsky <[log in to unmask]>
To: Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship
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Concerning photography issues, I would suggest looking at the recent
OCLC discussion: "Capture and Release"--Digital Cameras in the Reading Room
<http://www.oclc.org/research/publications/library/2010/2010-05.pdf>.
There are any number of libraries with policies re: camera use posted
online.
Joel Kovarsky
On 3/3/2011 2:22 PM, Angie Cope wrote:
> -------- Original Message --------
> 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
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> ++
>
> "Promote then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the
> general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a
> government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public
> opinion should be enlightened."
>
> Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States. S.
> Doc. 106-21.
>
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