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Subject: Re: Map Cataloging Work Area]
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 15:55:11 -0600
From: Angie Cope <[log in to unmask]>
To: Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>
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Kathy,
I recently got the ideal piece of equipment that makes me think I'm in
map cataloging heaven -- I have a 5 drawer map case under the table near
my desk. It's awesome. I also have an oversized "map" truck at hand for
shuttling heavy loads. I really like having these storage options
because before I ended up putting a lot of things on the ground - always
temporarily but I just didn't like doing that.
My work area consists of a computer, a printer and my phone on a table.
There is a rather large table next to that -- it's about 6 ft x 4 ft
which I use for storing, sorting and managing maps as I catalog them.
The map drawers fit under that large table. On the other side of my desk
is a book shelf with all my cataloging reference materials and behind me
is a regular desk and file cabinets where I can do paperwork and store
things (and eat lunch). Overall my cubicle is about 11 x 11 feet.
Lastly, I like to have multiple applications open on my computer at once
and so a good fast computer is a must. Don't under estimate the impact
of a good computer to improve the "comfort" and "efficiency" of your
cataloging. Especially if your map catalogers are also cataloging data
which you may have to view - a good computer is essential.
If I could have something more? A corner office with a view (our library
is windowless)!
Good luck with your planning!
Angie
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ANGIE COPE, Academic Map Librarian
American Geographical Society Library
UW Milwaukee Libraries
2311 E. Hartford Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/AGSL/index.html
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Johnnie D. Sutherland wrote:
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> Subject: Map Cataloging Work Area
> Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 13:01:43 -0800
> From: Kathy Stroud <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>
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> To all map catalogers,
>
> Do you have any recommendations for your "ideal" work area? We're looking
> for ways to improve our map cataloger's work area so that it is more
> comfortable, efficient, etc. Currently we have a computer stand and a
> desk
> set up next to each other. The computer is used for cataloging as
> well as
> e-mail, word processing, ordering, etc. The desk, of course, provides a
> large flat surface, but is also used as a desk for holding paperwork. I'd
> appreciate recommendations or examples of design and arrangement of an
> integrated work area for cataloging sheet maps and computer files in an
> online environment. (Someone else deals with atlases.)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kathy Stroud, Map/GIS Librarian
> Government Information and Maps
> Peter J. Shields Library
> 100 NW Quad
> Davis, California 95616-5292
> (530) 752-5248
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