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Subject: Re: Sanborn maps]
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:57:47 -0500
From: Edward James Redmond <[log in to unmask]>
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Rich:
Here at LC we are fortunate to have more than 700,000 sheets produced
by Sanborn and our collection covers the entire country. The majority
of the collection ranges between 1880 and 1950. Our hard copies were
microfilmed and form the basis of the Digital Sanborn Maps subscription
database.
As far as reproducing the collection our reproduction procedures have
altered over time -
1) Pre-microfilm era - Patrons were allowed to make photocopies of
non-bound items on traditional size photocopiers. LC staff did the same
for reference inquiries. Patrons could also order photographic
reproductions of non-copyright material.
2) Microfilm era - Original sheets were no longer allowed to be
photocopied on traditional size machines. Patrons could order large
format (1:1 black and white reproductions) of non -copyright material or
photographic reproductions of non copyrighted items
3) Post ProQuest database - The vast majority of Sanborn requests are
now filled by reproductions from the subscription database. (LC
purchased the complete subscription package) Patrons can still order
scans or photographic reproduction of non-copyright original material.
As always, patrons seeking more than a reference photocopy of items
covered by copyright must first secure written permission from the
copyright holder before ordering reproductions.
With regard to the 1923 date patrons are, of course, allowed to
reproduce any date they wish using the microfilm or database. LC staff
will also provide, in either electronic (.pdf) or paper form, limited
quantities of both pre- and post- 1923 sheets from the database to
distance patrons. This is, in practice, no different than sending
reference copies made from the microfilm version.
We offer no distinction between student or commercial users as all end
users must adhere to the same regulations of procuring written
permission before LC will scan or photograph any item covered by
copyright. Patrons of any sort are welcome. however, to bring in a
digital camera or small personal desktop scanner and scan copyrighted
sheets themselves - adherence to copyright regulations still applies but
that is between the patron and the copyright claimant.
Ed Redmond
Reference Specialist
Geography and Map Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20540-4650
(202) 707-8548
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Subject: Sanborn maps
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 12:52:30 -0500
From: Boardman, Richard <[log in to unmask]>
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I'd like to get some feedback from libraries that have Sanborn Maps in
the collection, microfilm and/or hard copy or digital. How do you
handle
requests for copies of Sanborns? Do you split them into pre-1923
(public
domain) and post-1923 (copyrighted) and make copies accordingly? Or do
you not make copies at all? Is there a "fair use" provision that would
allow, say, students to make copies for their school projects, as
opposed to a commercial company making copies for a client report?
Sanborn gives a student "discount" for copies but it's still very
expensive.
In Philadelphia, the first Sanborn completed was for center city
(1916).
By the time they completed the set, the northeast section of the city
was 1928. Does that mean that the 1916-23 copies are fair game but the
1928 (as well as later updates) is out as far as reproductions? Does
the
fact that Pro-Quest produced the film under an agreement with pre-EDR
Sanborn have any bearing on this?
Thoughts, opinions, suggestions? Please excuse the cross-posting.
Thanks.
Rich Boardman
Map Collection
Free Library of Philadelphia
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