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Subject:        Re: Digital Sanborn Maps
Date:   Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:22:38 -0700
From:   Matt Fox <[log in to unmask]>
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The libraries where I've seen them have always required me to get a
library card ($$$ for out of towners) to gain access to their ProQuest
Sanborn account, or maybe you can access for free at the actual
library.  I've never seen one with more than 2 or 3 states.

Let me know if you find one that has access to the entire US and free
accounts for general public.  I doubt it exists.  I get the feeling that
ProQuest is pretty strict with their licensing requirements.

The only other source I know of is direct from EDR.  But they charge per
location and are not cheap.

Matt Fox

On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 2:13 PM, Maps-L Moderator <[log in to unmask]
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    -------- Original Message --------
    Subject:        Digital Sanborn Maps
    Date:   Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:27:37 -0400
    From:   Mark A. Thomas <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
    To:     Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum
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    Dear Maps-L:

    Does anyone know of a library anywhere that subscribes to all of the
    "Digital Sanborn Maps" collection from ProQuest?

    We just get North Carolina, and I suspect that most places get only
    their own state and maybe some adjacent states, which was generally the
    collection policy when these were purchased on film.

    Also, if there is a library with complete access, does the licensing
    policy of ProQuest (and/or the policy of the library) allow any
    unaffiliated person from off the street (e.g,. an out-of-town visitor)
    to visit the library and use this collection.

    Finally, does anyone know of a library that has the compete set of
    film?  I believe LC does (in addition to the original paper copies), but
    curious if there are other places.

    thanks,
     Mark

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