-------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Map Cataloging Work Area] Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:21:07 +1100 From: Maura O'Connor <[log in to unmask]> To: Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ Dear Kathy At the NLA the map cataloguers have two desks. One a "computer desk, with their own terminal and space beside it, including a bookshelf to store writing materials, reference materials, etc. Adjoining this, at right angles is a larger, flat desk with one metal map drawer below to house the maps they are working on. The table measures 1.1m (width) x 2.25m long. This table also has adjustable legs to accommodate the varying heights in our cataloguers who come and go. There is also a large, slopeing board, with adjustable positions and a piece of adhesive sheeting glued on it to hold the map while it is being catalogued. Yours sincerely Maura O'Connor Map Curator National Library of Australia Canberra ACT 2600 Phone : 61 2 6262 1280 Fax: 61 2 6161 1653 Email : [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Johnnie D. Sutherland Sent: Saturday, 12 March 2005 8:35 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Map Cataloging Work Area] -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Map Cataloging Work Area Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 13:01:43 -0800 From: Kathy Stroud <[log in to unmask]> To: Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ To all map catalogers, Do you have any recommendations for your "ideal" work area? We're looking for ways to improve our map cataloger's work area so that it is more comfortable, efficient, etc. Currently we have a computer stand and a desk set up next to each other. The computer is used for cataloging as well as e-mail, word processing, ordering, etc. The desk, of course, provides a large flat surface, but is also used as a desk for holding paperwork. I'd appreciate recommendations or examples of design and arrangement of an integrated work area for cataloging sheet maps and computer files in an online environment. (Someone else deals with atlases.) Thanks, Kathy Stroud, Map/GIS Librarian Government Information and Maps Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad Davis, California 95616-5292 (530) 752-5248