-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: scanning encapsulated maps Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 20:11:17 EDT From: [log in to unmask] I have done a small amount of scanning of encapsulated maps. I had no perceptible problems scanning small encapsulated maps on a desktop scanner. However, when I sent out several larger sheets to be scanned by an agency that specializes in digitizing library materials, there were some problems with reflections caused by the mylar. These did not prevent the images from being usable, but they were noticible and mildly annoying. You can see the images at http://www.sunysb.edu/libmap/lilinks.htm Look for the MrSID images under "Maps from Myron L. Fuller...." David Allen Map Librarian, Emeritus Stony Brook University