-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Discussion Paper on adding coordinates to authority records Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:19:26 -0500 From: Jimmie Lundgren <[log in to unmask]> To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]> Dear MAPS-L subscribers, I am writing to call your attention to Discussion paper 2006-DP01, Recording geographic coordinates in the MARC 21 Authority Format. http://www.loc.gov/marc/marbi/2006/2006-dp01.html The basic ideas in this discussion paper have been talked about among map librarians for a couple of years now, and everyone has been very enthusiastic in supporting it and helping to develop the paper (especially the Map Cataloging Committee and Rebecca Guenther). I feel it has enormous potential for connecting users to information they need through the geographic coordinates of places. The last section of the paper lists questions for further discussion. While the primary idea of including the 034 field for geographic coordinates in authority records for places is clear and obviously worthwhile, some of the details are not yet worked out. I am anxious that they be thoroughly discussed and successfully resolved so that we can progress to writing the proposal and getting it adopted. Please try to find time to read and send comments to this list. Your input is very important. Thanks and best regards, Jimmie Jimmie Lundgren University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611 352-392-0352 [log in to unmask]