-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: A to Z Maps Online Database Date: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:18:12 -0700 From: Jon Jablonski <[log in to unmask]> Organization: University of Oregon To: [log in to unmask] References: <[log in to unmask]> > I bought this database for my smallish, busy suburban public library for > a very reasonable price. I don't have a map collection, and no space for > one, so it can help out in a sector that our library is very weak in. I > don't know if I would recommend it for everyone, but many of my patrons > have little idea of what's available for free online and appreciate some > help in finding stuff. It gives me another tool to help middle and high > school students that need more maps that CultureGrams or WorldBook can > give them (or even Perry-Casteneda - thanks to our friends in TX). The > addition of Zoomify for many types of content and the downloadable PDFs > are very accessible for them to try out. I'd say this is a perfect use for the product. It's a good aggregator, and the price seems to be negotiable. And of course, we're all jealous that Liz actually has money to spend. -Jon Jablonski MAP/GIS/Journal Cutting Librarian University of Oregon.