---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 08 Sep 98 09:41:57 -0800 From: [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Topographic maps (fwd) Amy: We at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library have not bought into the "catalog everything mania" sweeping the world. We do not catalog maps & charts. For retrieval purposes it is not necessary. However, we do at least arrange things using the LC "G" Schedule for maps (topographic, geologic, etc.) so things in map drawers at least follow an established geographic sequence. But putting a call number on each and every sheet is not really useful for retrieval; use indexes by USGS for that. - PML ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Topographic maps (fwd) Author: Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]> at {ucsdhub} Date: 9/8/98 12:17 PM ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 08:40:15 -0700 From: [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Topographic maps I am hoping for some feedback concerning cataloging topographic maps. As a new Map Librarian, I am wanting to learn how other public libraries provide access to their state topographic map collection. Currently, our access consists of the book index and flat map index that is posted on the map case. For those of you who catalog these maps do you use Library of Congress or Dewey? Do you catalog each map or group them together? Did you outsource the project or was it down in-house? Also, what are your means of keeping an organized, up-to-date inventory? You can respond to me directly. Thank you, Amy Biddick Crull Map Librarian Mesa Public Library [log in to unmask]