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Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 07:24:02 -0500
From: minton <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: M & M Dept. <fwd>
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Jim,

Having maps out in "open stacks" is a STUPID, ridiculous idea made by "people"
who have not-a-clue of how to manage a map library.  If you want to get an idea
of what may happen, take a look at any of the oversize areas in most library
stacks. Care and concern for these materials is woefully lacking and the same
will occur with maps.

Jim Minton

Johnnie Sutherland wrote:

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> Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 10:52:16 -0600
> From: Jim Coombs <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: M & M Dept.
> Sender: Jim Coombs <[log in to unmask]>
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> Map folks,
>
> We are going through a library expansion/renovation/reorganization project
> here, and the Library Administration's new plan is to combine Maps and
> Microforms, with the map collection out in the open with the general book
> collection (as opposed to being in the traditional separate room).  The
> fuzzy logic for the combination is that Microforms has the copy service
> (where we send folks for map copying) and a large staff that can assist
> folks with maps all hours the library is open (Maps is now open 8am-6pm and
> 1-5pm on Sat/Sun). And the idea of having the map cabinets out in the open
> in a high traffic area is to increase map awareness and use.
>
> I have doubts about this concept, and I'm really upset about  being
> relocated in the basement after spending the last 20 years in my current
> location on the 3rd floor with windows on two sides and a commanding view
> of campus.
>
> Anyway, do any of you have any experience with open map stacks you'd like
> to share?  What issues do I need to be aware of?
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
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> Jim Coombs, Associate Professor and Map Librarian
> Dept. of Library Science
> Southwest Missouri State University
> Duane G. Meyer Library #175
> 901 South National Avenue
> Springfield, MO 65804-0095
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