This seems like an excellent idea. I'm embarrassed to say I don't even know if our library does this! I think certain recreational maps, in particular Toms maps and many National Forest maps, are more than tough enough to stand up to repeated lending. I wonder if there's a model for digital borrowing that could be implemented via something like the Avenza PDF Maps app as well?

On 2018-12-04 16:27, Salvano, Christopher M. wrote:

Hi community,

 

Does anyone in an academic library have experience circulating popular hiking and trail maps (ie, Tom Harrison maps) to your patron base? These seem like they would generate strong interest for those patrons who are avid hikers etc, though I would be concerned for significant wear/tear or even item loss. Anybody have experience one way or the other?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Chris

 

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Chris Salvano

Map Curator

Oviatt Library

California State University, Northridge

818-677-3465