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Subject: Re: Inquiry from government documents librarian about
classification systems used for USGS 7.5 minute topographic maps
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:11:28 -0500
From: Ava Iuliano <[log in to unmask]>
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Thank you for clearing this up for us at USF, too! I was floored by the
timing of the original message, as we have just started cataloging the
7.5 minute series of topo maps here, as well! Our current
classification is the same as described by Mr. Grabach and Mr Andrew to
collocate all the maps in a single, easier to browse area.
Ava Iuliano
Graduate Assistant
USF Tampa Library
On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Angie Cope <[log in to unmask]
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Subject: RE: Inquiry from government documents librarian about
classification systems used for USGS 7.5 minute topographic maps
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 08:51:52 -0500
From: Grabach, Kenneth A. Mr. <[log in to unmask]
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I agree with all who do not use 'true' SuDoc for filing this series.
The SuDoc stem, I 19.81: is the same for each state, first of all.
Then a number is assigned following the colon, that is nowhere to
be found or deciphered from anything on the sheet! A couple of
respondents mention using a modification of the classification, I
19.81:State/sheet name/date. I have followed this practice,
although this is really for record keeping and retrieval out of the
catalog.
Likewise, it is equally meaningless to assign LC classification to
them. You wind up with the number for each state, s24 (for the
scale for a series), and you have to do something for each item to
identify it from the others. That information is already on the
sheet, as mentioned above.
You could really get away without assigning anything to them. You
have the state name and sheet name and dates on each sheet. Even if
you have one state or a few, you have a big enough set that they
need nothing else to distinguish from other maps and sets. They are
probably the single largest part of your collection.
In other words, the work has already been done on the map. You just
decide whether you want them in alphabetic order by state name, or
geographical/numerical by state according to LC class. And even
with a classification system, you still have the arrangement within
each state, probably by sheet name. The system used doesn't help there.
Either way, it's easy-peasy.
Ken
Ken Grabach <[log in to unmask]
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Maps Librarian Phone: 513-529-1726
Miami University Libraries
Oxford, Ohio 45056 USA
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Subject: Inquiry from government documents librarian about
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Subject: Inquiry from government documents librarian about
classification systems used for USGS 7.5 minute topographic maps
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:49:57 -0600
From: Lindsey, Thomas K <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
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I am trying to find the names of larger size libraries that are
cataloging and filing U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute series topographic maps
using the Superintendent of Documents classification system. This
system has advantages, but there are also disadvantages and problems.
I would like to find other libraries using the Supt. of Docs.
number so that I can learn how they help people make use of their
collection.
Cordially yours, Thomas Lindsey
P.S. for Valerie Glenn (formerly of UNT): The Fort Worth Public
Library is dropping its depository status. It is working with Texas
Tech and the University of North Texas to transfer as many documents
as possible.
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