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Subject:        Large format scanning services
Date:   Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:17:23 -0500
From:   Hallie Pritchett <[log in to unmask]>
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I have a question about large format scanning services.  We have a large
format scanner & printer and charge a size-based fee to scan & print maps
for patrons.  However, we've been getting a number of requests to scan maps
to CDs or USB drives instead of printing.  Since making our large format
scanner self-service is not an option, a staff member has to do all of the
scanning.  It takes the same amount of staff time to scan a map regardless
of its final format (paper or digital) but patrons only pay if they want a
paper copy.  How do others handle large format scanning requests - do you
charge for scanning regardless of final format or only to scan & print?  If
you or your staff do the scanning do you set a limit on the number of items
you'll scan for a patron at one time?  Any & all advice is appreciated!

Hallie Pritchett
Map Librarian
University of Georgia Libraries
Athens, GA 30602
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706-542-0690  FAX: 706-583-0631
http://www.libs.uga.edu/maproom/