-------- Original Message --------
Subject:        RE: Locking up maps
Date:   Mon, 3 Dec 2007 16:12:51 -0000
From:   Alan J Magnus-Bennett <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>



Hi Becky.

Sadly, I have never had to lock up the maps I am in charge of.  It is the
practice of those confounded academics to come into the map library and take
a map or ten (having booked it out though some do forget) if I am not around
for whatever reason.  Even though I lock the door when away, they still have
access to other key holders.  I am a one man band here so I have little
control over this situation.  I have worked here for 24 years now and have
had to live with it.  I do have a few historic maps tucked away but not many
people know that ;~)

Alan Magnus-Bennett
Map library
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester WR2 6AJ

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Subject: Locking up maps

-------- Original Message --------
Subject:        Locking up maps
Date:   Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:02:55 -0600
From:   Becky Lowery <[log in to unmask]>
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We have routinely locked map cases in the map section here at UIC - I am
new here but it seems to be the accepted thing by anyone who has been
here a while.  So I hadn't really considered why or if they should be
locked until a couple of days ago I said something about locking the
cases and the person I was talking to asked why they were locked.  We
don't have rare maps out and we allow self-service once the case has
been unlocked though we do refile the maps.  We do seem to have a number
of non-university community users if that might affect one's ideas on
the issue.

My question is do most map libraries lock up their frequently-used map
(quads, aerial photos, etc.) and what is the rational you have for
whatever policy you use?

I'll bring together the answers for the group if there is an interest in
this question.

Thanks,

Becky Lowery

--
Rebecca Lowery
Maps and Data Services Librarian (MC-234)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL   60680

(312) 996-5277

A map is the greatest of all epic poems.  Its lines and colors show the
realization of great dreams.

        G.H. Grosvenor, Editor National Geographic, 1903-1954