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Subject:        Re: Large format scanning services
Date:   Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:03:33 -0500
From:   Edward James Redmond <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum Maps <[log in to unmask]>



Hallie:

Here in the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division we charge patrons $50 per single 100 x 167 cm. scan.  (If a map is larger than 100 x 167 cm.the price would be adjusted to two scans.) We offer only one delivery option - CD, or DVD if warranted.  (I do not believe we will ever offer scanning to flash drives.)

If a patron wants a print of map that has not been scanned yet they are charged the scan fee ($50.00) and a printing fee of $22.00 per linear foot (12 inches)  Once an item is scanned we post the digital file for all to access and download at no charge. (Patrons who wish prints of already scanned items must still pay the scanning fee.)

Finally, we do not offer "on demand" scanning. Patrons must place an order (pre-payment is required) with the Library's Photoduplication Service but the actual scanning is done in the Geography and Map Division.  The vast majority of our patrons, I believe, order the digital file only as they can likely find cheaper printing options.

Kinda pricey.

Ed Redmond
Geography & Map Reference Specialist
Geography and Map Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20540-4651
(202) 707-8548
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>>> Angie Cope <[log in to unmask]> 01/18/08 4:56 PM >>>
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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]>
To:     <[log in to unmask]>


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/