--- Begin Forwarded Message --- >Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 20:42:55 -0600 >From: Alex Barker <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Clarification--libraries only As a curator at a natural history museum, maps are an important part of what I do. As an archaeologist, old maps are still more important (old in the sense that many site descriptions refer to landmarks like buildings and stream channels that are changeable, and maps from the period of the description have special value). In the past, the Dallas Museum of Natural History has been privileged to receive obsolete or duplicate maps from several libraries to add to its collections. I note that many offers of duplicates are stamped "libraries only." Does this mean depository libraries only, public map libraries only, or would it be appropriate for public non-profit research institutions to request material of this sort? Having been fortunate enough to have received materials from several of the librarians on this list, I'd rather not waste their time or bandwidth (and there are two of you I still owe postage--mea culpa). Alex W. Barker Chief Curator & Director of Science Programs Dallas Museum of Natural History PO Box 150349 Dallas, TX 75315 (214) 421-3466 ext. 244 FAX (214) 428-4356 [log in to unmask] OR [log in to unmask] --- End Forwarded Message ---