--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 13:47:29 -0400 From: HelenJane Armstrong <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Rand McNally Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide Sender: HelenJane Armstrong <[log in to unmask]> At the University of Florida, we are beginning a project to weed our collection of older and duplicate atlases. The first items we are reviewing are the Rand McNally Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide series for the last three decades. We are evaluating whether we should keep only those issues when there was a change in population statistics either from the US Census or estimates during each decade. I thought there would have been something written evaluating the usefulness of the publication, which would save me some time. However, I have been unable to find a review or article which discusses the difference or lack of differences in this annual publication. I am looking for evaluative surveys, articles or opinions as to the usefulness of retaining the Atlas for each year it was published between 1970 and 2000 I would appreciate any help you might give us. While we need the shelving space, we are being very cautious in our approach to this weeding project. Thank you for any assistance you may provide. Helen HelenJane Armstrong, PhD. Head, Map & Imagery Library PO Box 107011 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611-7011 [log in to unmask] --- End Forwarded Message ---