Large Format Copiers in the Map Room
 
     A survey of the use of large format (engineering) copiers in Map
     Collections was last done on Maps-L in 1995.  My Library Director
     here at Georgia has asked me to give him current information on
     the best available copier, operating costs, volume of use, and
     copy charges.  If anyone has done a survey, or seen one, that
     covers the these questions could you please let me know?
 
      This is an informal survey of large format copier use in Map
      Collections.  I am looking for data on what is being used by Map
      Rooms.  Please answer the questions that apply to your
      situation, or for which you have answers, and ignore the others.
 
 
A.........
Do you have a large format copier in the Map Room:
In the Library:
Do you send patrons to a local copy shop:
 
 
B.........
Machine used:
     Purchase price or rental charge of machine:
     Operating costs:
          rental charges:
          paper:
          toner:
          service contact:
          Staff costs:
     Quality of copies:
     Ease of Use:
     Does it damage originals:
 
 
C..........
Copy Charges:
         Local copy center charges:
 
 
D..........
Volume of use:
          Range of patrons:
 
 
E..........
Comments:
 
 
F..........
Is there a large format copier/printer available that can accept paper
copy originals, and scanned images?
 
What is the cost and quality of large format `color' copiers?
 
 
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Thank you very much for your help.  I will summarize the reply's for
Maps-L.
 
 
Johnnie D. Sutherland
Moderator, Maps-L
Curator of Maps
Map Collection
University of Georgia
Athens, GA  30602
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