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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 11:48:55 -0500
From: ahudson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: databases
Sender: ahudson <[log in to unmask]>




     NYPL has found that while we have databases available, and our readers
     come in and use the internet, www, opac...they are not using the
     databases which we spend a lot of money on. This raised the question
     in my puny mind as to what databases are most popular/most requested
     or used in map libraries. Somehow Proquest doesn't come to mind, but I
     may be wrong...

     Might individuals send me your TOP TWO [NOT TOP TEN!]  databases as
     used in your map library?

     Send to [log in to unmask]

     If I get a significant response, especially clusters of faves, I will
     post the results. Or I will post the results anyway!

     Many thanks. Just trying to improve or offer new services here in ye
     olde paper map room, and am always open to stealing good ideas from
     folks further out on the edge of technology than I am.

     Alice Hudson
     Chief, Map Division, NYPL
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