----------------------------Original message---------------------------- The USGS has assigned barcodes/ISBNs to all sheets, but obviously they will not appear until a sheet is (re)printed. At the moment USGS cannot accept orders using barcodes, as their computer is apparently not cross-referenced yet to the old file numbers. Russell Guy Omni Resources At 03:57 PM 11/22/96 EST, you wrote: >----------------------------Original message---------------------------- >Hello, > >My library assistant just showed me that the latest >USGS topo sheets we received had barcodes and ISBN >numbers in the margin. > >How long has this been going on? Is it a new thing, >or am I just behind the curve. (I don't unpack the >depository mail.) > >Do any institutions out there use these barcodes for >any purpose (circulation, for instance)? > >Sue Haffner, CSU Fresno Map Library > OMNI Resources [log in to unmask] http://www.omnimap.com