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Dear Maps-l Folks
        Bar codes are located on the bottom right hand corner of new USGS
topos.  Are these used for an internal inventory system for the USGS, or
are they a link to a record for the map.  If they are a link, which
system can read the bar code?  Is there a way to transfer the
information into our library data base as an aid to catalogers?  Any
information provided is appreciated.
 
Thanks
Marilee Ohnstad
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