----------------------------Original message---------------------------- As some of you may know, I am currently working on the second edition of my book, Analytical and Computer Cartography. In Chapter 6, a new chapter entitled "Access to Spatial Data," in a subsection on "Finding Spatial Data" I make the following statement: QUOTE The search for paper maps is often conducted in a library. Librarians have been slow to adapt their tools and techniques to the archiving and sup- ply of digital map data, but there are now signs that the map librarian com- munity is rising to the challenge. Map librarians make use of computer networks to share information and conduct searches, and are now beginning to make census and other digital maps available in libraries. In addition, commercial companies often sell cartographic data and will conduct search- es. Landsat imagery, for example, from EOSAT, can be searched for and browsed using an on-line data base. UNQUOTE Am I being fair to the map librarians? I know that MAPS-L reflects folks on the cutting edge of Information Science, and don't want to hit too far off the mainstream. Responses please to [log in to unmask] Thanks Keith Clarke ----- End Included Message -----