When I’ve had a situation where there are multiple maps in multiple scales that do not relate to a main map, I provide the title of the largest or most prominent map in the 245 and the additional titles in the 246. This is most common for maps that came from atlases and there maps on both sides of one sheet. I then create a 255 for each map and a corresponding 034, giving the scale and coordinates in the same order as the titles.





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Linda,



Scale for the inset maps should only be given in a 500 note, as it does not pertain to the main map(s). The scale for the map proper (or "main map") belongs in 255$a. The quote you provided from OCLC pertains to a very specific situation -- a main map in which scale changes (or "varies") from the center of the map out to the outer portions of the map. Most of the maps that I know of that were created in this manner were done by companies in Germany so that tourists can see the details of the center of a city (the most historical part of the city with things such as museums or cathedrals that would attract the attention of tourists looking to visit such things). Scale thus is often shown on the map in this manner:



Scale 1:10,000 - 1:25,000



I'm hoping that one or more readers here can supply you with example records for you to see. If I find some time later today I probably can dig up one or two to send your way.



Paige

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Hello,

I am cataloging a set of maps that provides a scale for the map proper and a scale for the inset maps. The OCLC 255 page says "If this scale within a single item varies and the largest and smallest values are known, record the range." but does not give any examples of such a 255 field. If someone has entered two different scales in an OCLC record or knows of an example of such a record, could you please send me a copy of the OCLC record number so that I can look at it and see what it looks like? Thank you. Linda Zellmer



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