-------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: scanning encapsulated maps] Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:03:43 -0700 From: Colin Kelly <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ My first thought on this question is whether the thickness of the mylar interferes with the map being in contact with the glass of the scanner bed and this space would pose for lack of a better word .... focus problems. Eager to hear more. Colin Kelly Aerial Photography Collection Coordinator Knight Library - Document Center University of Oregon phone:(541)346-4565 fax:(541)346-1958 -----Original Message----- From: Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Johnnie D. Sutherland Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 8:58 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: scanning encapsulated maps] -------- Original Message -------- Subject: scanning encapsulated maps Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:49:22 -0500 (EST) From: Travis Dolence <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ I am starting a major campaign of map encapsulation. However, at some point I would like to scan a number of these maps. Is it possible to scan encapsulated maps, will it hurt the scan quality? Any help that people can provide would be appreciated. Travis ---------------------------------------- Travis Dolence Assistant Professor, Map/GIS Librarian 15 Hoskins Library 1401 Cumberland Ave. University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37996 Phone: 865-974-3878 Fax: 865-974-3925 Email: [log in to unmask]