-------- Original Message --------
Subject:        Re: DMA map questions]
Date:   Tue, 25 Nov 2003 15:55:56 -0500
From:   Gwen Curtis <[log in to unmask]>




Claire:  I have a copy of the 1983 DMA Map and Chart Depository Program
membership agreement which covers the specifics about the 1501 series.
I can fax a copy to you if you like.  I'll be anxious to see other
responses and if anyone knows if this agreement has been updated or
lifted. -- Gwen Curtis, Univ. of Ky Libraries

At 02:12 PM 11/25/2003 -0500, you wrote:

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: DMA map questions
> Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 08:57:35 -0500
> From: Alexander, Claire L. <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
> ------------------
> I have several questions about DMA maps.
>
> I am relatively new to the map room and the directions written up from
> prior staff include handwritten or typed notes about DMA maps: One is
> that Series 1501 may not be photocopied or checked out, but may be
> photographed and/or traced.
>
> I cannot find the original instructions. It would be nice to be able to
> explain it to questioning patrons. Does anyone know a source where I can
> read the original directive?
>
> I am also wondering if such a restriction would ever be lifted, and if
> so, how that information would be communicated.
>
> The second directive is that superceded DMA maps are to be shredded. It
> clearly applies to maps that say "Distribution Limited. Destroy when no
> longer needed." But I wonder if it applies to other DMA maps not so
> marked as well.
>
> And I am wondering to what extent the shift from DMA to NIMA changes any
> old directives.
>
> You can answer me directly--if there is group interest I'll summarize
> answers.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Claire
> *****************
> Claire Alexander
> Library Assistant, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Library
> Purdue University Libraries EAS
> 504 West State Street
> West Lafayette IN 47907-2058
> Phone: 765-494-3264
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]


Gwen Curtis ([log in to unmask])
Pirtle Geological Sciences Library and Map Collection
410 King Library Addition
University of Kentucky Libraries
Lexington, KY 40506-0039
(859) 257-1853