--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:16:20 -0400 From: "Weessies, Kathleen" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Freelance map production? Sender: "Weessies, Kathleen" <[log in to unmask]> Due to staff cuts I need to re-evaluate the services the Map Library offers, meaning turning down all requests for custom maps, no matter how simple. I'm thinking about organizing a GIS/mapmaking referral service for the regular stream of non-GIS graduate students and faculty who need simple custom maps made to illustrate their dissertations, articles, books, and web sites. Does anyone out there have experience with this? I consider this to be similar to the list of local genealogy researchers handed out to people wanting to hire professional research. But I would like to provide the pool of senior undergraduates and graduate students guidance on what to charge, how to estimate time for a job, and advice about whether to work 'under the table' or to officially put out a shingle. Kathleen Weessies Maps/GIS Librarian Michigan State University 100 Library W308 East Lansing, MI 48824 (517)432-9669 --- End Forwarded Message ---