Hi folks,

We are starting a similar project up here and I would be very interested in 
these answers as well. Is there a way we could start a separate chat dialogue 
(or whatever these are called now) so several of us could learn about this?

Will wilson,
Thunder Bay


On Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:06:35 +0000
  Sarah Erekson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi MAPS-L,
> It looks like this question hasn't been discussed recently and I'd really 
>appreciate some advice.
> 
> Chicago Public Library is looking for a printer/plotter/scanner/copier that 
>duplicates maps and charts in our FDLP collection as well as prints out 
>custom GIS data such as USTopos.
> 
> What are your recommendations?
> 
> Would the machines that print from digital files also be able to make 
>photocopies of maps that are still in our collection in paper, or would we 
>need two machines?
> 
> How resilient are new machines? If they do more, do they fail faster?
> 
> Do you find it is better to get multiple size machines, needing both a 24" 
>and a 42-44"?
> 
> Do you handle duplication requests in-house or do you send patrons to a 
>central graphics and reproductions office?
> 
> How much do you charge and how do you determine price?
> 
> Thanks in advance for your assistance.
> 
> 
> Sarah Erekson
> Librarian II
> Government Publications and Municipal Reference
> Chicago Public Library
> 400 South State Street, 5th floor
> Chicago, IL 60605
> 312-747-4508
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