> From:         HelenJane Armstrong
> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 9:39 AM

> Subject:      Map & Aerial Photos Scanning Projects- ALA Presentation
>
> Over the last 4 years the University of Florida Map & Imagery Library has
> greatly benefited from a variety of scanning projects conducted by the UF
> Libraries' Digital Library Center.  Among these projects are:  Beautiful
> color scans of the pre-1924 Sanborn maps of Florida; Antique maps of
> Africa, Flroida, Latin America and the Holy Lands; modern non-copyrighted
> maps of Florida; and Dept. of Agriculture aerial photographs of Florida
> beginning in 1937.  Many of these items are already available on a
> Statewide Florida Library website and are accessible through the Libraries
> OPAC.  Ultimately all of the materials will be accessible on the internet.
> These scanning projects were implemented both as a preservation feature
> and a response to patrons who often have to travel hundreds of miles to
> use the rare collections.
>
> We have received many questions about the projects as to technical
> aspects, funding, public use, etc.  To share our experiences and
> information we have agreed to present a program at the American Libraries
> Association Annual Convention in Orlando, Monday June 28th.  The Panel
> will include the Head of the UF Digital Library Center, The GIS Librarian
> and the Head of the Map & Imagery Library.  The Program description and
> location information have been copied below.  There should be plenty of
> time for questions after the presentations.
>
> Hope to see you in Orlando
> Helen
>
> HelenJane Armstrong                                   352-392-2828
> Head, Map & Imagery Library                           [log in to unmask]
> George A. Smathers Libraries
> University of Florida
> PO Box 117011
> Gainesville, FL 7011
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> ALA -MAGERT PROGRAM        MONDAY JUNE28, 2004             1:30PM-3:30PM
> Location:  Renaissance Orlando Resort SeaWorld, Palani Sailfish rooms
>
> TITLE: Scanning the Sunshine State: the University of Florida
>  Map & Imagery Library Experience
> Historical maps and aerial photographs offer unique graphic resources for
> tracking the evolution of Florida's cultural and physical landscapes.
> "From the Air" a Florida LSTA grant, integrates the spatial mapping
> functions of GIS with 80,000 Florida aerial tiles captured by the U.S.
> Department of Agriculture between 1937-1970. "Ephemeral Cities," an IMLS
> grant, develops digital city atlases using GIS technologies to integrate
> Sanborn maps with city directories, newspapers, and other place-related
> data and objects found in libraries, archives, museums, and agencies.
> While all pre-1924 Florida Sanborns were scanned, the goal of the grant is
> to develop an historic "sense of place" for Gainesville, Tampa, and Key
> West. Both of these projects will be integrated into the broader statewide
> PALMM initiative that is supported by all of the public academic
> libraries. This program will discuss both the general and technical
> aspects of these projects.
>
> Modern Technology Helps Provide Maps and Aerials to Patrons At Far
> Distances.
> HelenJane Armstrong, Head, Map & Imagery Library, George A Smathers
> Libraries University of Florida
> How does a Library make unique collections available to patrons in a state
> where concentrations of users are often 6-7 hours away?  One solution at
> the University of Florida Libraries is the scanning of aerial photographs
> plus rare and modern maps to be mounted on Internet sites. This review
> will provide background for the more specific talks that will follow.
> Discussed will be the identification of need, planning and implementation
> of scanning projects.  Included are:  Cooperation with the Digital Library
> Center, setting of priorities, obtaining funding, workflow and utilization
> of end products.
>
> Ephemeral Cities: Color and Connections for the Sanborn® Maps
> Erich J. Kesse, Head, Digital Library Center, George A. Smathers
> Libraries, University of Florida
> A review of the "Sanborn Maps of Florida" and "Ephemeral Cities" projects,
> including discussion of color, indexing, and linking other library
> resources to maps as a portal for open access throughout Florida and
> beyond.
> .
> Florida From the Air
> Joe Aufmuth, GIS Librarian George A Smathers Libraries University of
> Florida
> A discussion of the multiple year scanning project of the ASCS aerial
> photograph repository at the University of Florida.  Topics will include:
> GIS and technical issues such as equipment, resolution, registration,
> accessibility, and copyright.
>
>