-------- Original Message -------- Subject: map library seeking donations of unwanted/discarded maps Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 01:06:34 -0400 From: Dave Broer <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ Hello, I manage a map library service which serves as a lending place of maps and atlases to smaller libraries which do not possess such a collection for their patrons. We are always on the search for donations to our library to add to our collection. I'm wondering if any subscribers have any unwanted/discard maps (of any type) that they may be willing to donate to our library. We are willing to pay for the shipping of the maps or picking them up in-person. We currently visit several larger map libraries and browse through their discard maps for any that we do not currently possess and I'm wondering how many other libraries might also have discard maps available. We currently have a collection of about 30,000 maps as well as 400 atlases dating from the 1800s. Our member libraries can borrow any of these items for their patrons. This allows smaller libraries which would not have the financial or space resources to have a large map collection available to their patrons. If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit http://www.broermaps.org/ We are a non-profit organization and appreciate any and all map donations. You can learn more about map donations at http://www.broermaps.org/helpus.html Thanks for your time and help! Dave Broer [log in to unmask]