At CSULB:

 

My library is

1)         Keeping all our print USGS topo maps.  (perhaps storing all or some off-site)

·         Storing all maps on site in public areas.

2)         Keeping only the print maps for the states (regions) that mainly interest my library’s community.

·         Keep all 7.5 min CA topos. Keep all 15 min. CA topos, all years.

·         Keep neighboring state 7.5 min topos, current eds only. Keep neighboring state 15 min topos.

3)         Withdrawing our print USGS topo map collection.

·         Withdrew Washington, Idaho, NM and Montana topos

 

 

From: Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ken Grabach
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2016 5:14 AM
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Subject: Re: USGS Topo map survey

 

My library is

2.  Keeping only the print maps for the regions that mainly interest my library's community.

 

This region comprises Southwest Ohio, extending from the Dayton area to the Cincinnati area, and including the region surrounding Oxford, Ohio.  It also comprises the adjacent areas of Southeastern Indiana, and North Central Kentucky.

 

We formerly had kept all print topographic maps, and in the past 5+ years had had to keep them in a remote storage facility.  In the past year the Libraries lost this space, which was also being used to hold other library materials, especially print serials and microforms.  With the loss of the space, and no additional space being allotted, it was necessary to perform some serious withdrawals.  And frankly, when those print serials were replaced to the extent possible with electronic back files, it would not have made sense to make an exceptional case for 50,000+ print topographic maps, all of which are available from USGS.

 


Ken Grabach

Maps Librarian

BEST Library, 219D

Miami University Libraries

Oxford, OH  45056  USA

 

513-529-1726

 

On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 5:39 PM, Michael M Noga <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Greetings,

 

I have seen a lot of offers of USGS topo sets on Maps-L for several years.  I was wondering if you would answer this quick question.  

 

My library is

1)       Keeping all our print USGS topo maps.  (perhaps storing all or some off-site)

2)      Keeping only the print maps for the states (regions) that mainly interest my library’s community.

3)      Withdrawing our print USGS topo map collection.

 

 

You can reply directly to me or respond to the list.

I will post the results.

 

Thanks.

 

Michael

 

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Michael M Noga

Collections Strategist

Earth and Planetary Sciences Librarian

MIT Libraries

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