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Subject:        [Fwd: Scientific investigations map from USGS]
Date:   Thu, 05 Aug 2004 13:57:26 -0500
From:   Angie Cope <[log in to unmask]>
Organization:   American Geographical Society Library




Here is the answer to my question. Thank you Hui.

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Subject:        Scientific investigations map from USGS
Date:   Thu, 5 Aug 2004 08:33:52 -0400
From:   "Chua, Hui Hua" <[log in to unmask]>
To:     <[log in to unmask]>



Below is the original message re changes in USGS publication series.


H u i  H u a  C h u a
U.S. Documents Librarian
100 Library
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1048
Phone: 517-432-6123 ext. 109
Fax: 517-432-1192
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From: Nancy L Blair [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 2:59 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [geonet] Changes in USGS publication series


The U.S. Geological Survey has made signification changes in its
publication series.  A Fact Sheet will be published soon on the revisions.
You can send your questions about the changes to me ([log in to unmask]) and I
will answer them or direct them to someone who can.

Nancy Blair, Chief Librarian
U.S. Geological Survey Library
[log in to unmask]
703-648-4305

REVISED USGS SERIES

The increased emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach to research has led
the U.S. Geological Survey to revise its scientific publication series.
The series resulting from this change are designed to accommodate a broad
range of research topics in biology, geology, geography, and hydrology.

The resulting series are Circular, Data Series, Fact Sheet, General
Information Product, Professional Paper, Open-File Report, Scientific
Investigations Map, Scientific Investigations Report, and Techniques and
Methods.

The following titles will be discontinued and absorbed into the revised
series: Biological Science Report; Bulletin; Digital Data Series; Geologic
Investigations Series (I-maps); Hydrologic Investigations Atlas (HA-maps);
Information and Technology Report; Miscellaneous Field Studies Map
(MF-maps); Techniques of Water Resources Investigations (TWRI); Topographic
Instructions; and Water Resources Investigations (WRI).

The list below outlines the scope of the revised series and their
relationship with the discontinued titles.


Circular

Scope:            General science and public policy topics related to the
                   mission of the USGS
Numbering:        No change
Example:          Circular 2345


Data Series

Scope:                  Release of basic data sets, databases, computer
programs, etc.
Incorporates:           Digital Data Series
                   Information and Technology Report
Numbering:        Continues the numbering of Digital Data Series, without
                   the DDS prefix
Example:          Data Series 55
Fact Sheet

Scope:                  Brief descriptions of USGS science and products
Numbering:        Uses year-number; numbers start with 3001+
Example:          Fact Sheet 2004-3001


General Information Product

Scope:            Topics of general interest in a variety of formats
                   (pamphlets, postcards, posters, bookmarks, teacher kits,
                   etc.)
Numbering:        Sequential
Example:          General Information Product 1



Professional Paper

Scope:            Premier series of the USGS containing comprehensive
                   scientific reports
Incorporates:           Biological Science Report
Numbering:        No change
Example:          Professional Paper 3456


Open-File Report

Scope:            Interpretive information that must be released
                   immediately, preliminary information, or information that
                   does not warrant release in one of the other USGS series
Numbering:        Uses year-number; numbers start with 1001+
Example:          Open-File Report 2004-1001


Scientific Investigations Map

Scope:                  Scientific results of studies presented as maps,
       charts, stratigraphic               sections, or other large
       illustrations
Incorporates:           Geologic Investigations Series (I-maps)
                   Hydrologic Investigations Atlases (HA-maps)
                   Miscellaneous Field Studies Maps  (MF-maps)
                   Water Resources Investigations Report (WRI) maps
Numbering:        Continues the numbering of I-maps, without the I- prefix
Example:          Scientific Investigations Map 2456

Scientific Investigations Report

Scope:            Significant data and interpretations of lasting
                   scientific interest but generally narrower in scope than
                   Professional Papers
Incorporates:           Biological Science Report
                   Bulletin
                   Information and Technology Report
                   Water Resources Investigations Report (WRI)
Numbering:        Uses year-number; numbers start with 5001+
Example:          Scientific Investigations Report 2004-5001



Techniques and Methods

Scope:            Descriptions of procedures for collection, analysis, or
                   interpretation of scientific data
Incorporates:           Information and Technology Report
                   Techniques of Water Resources Investigations (TWRI)
                   Topographic Instructions
Numbering:        Continues the numbering of Techniques of Water Resources
                   Investigations (TWRI)
Example:          Techniques and Methods Book 8, Chapter A, Part 3







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