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Hello everyone!
Here at the British Library - in common with many other institutions -
we are receiving more and more enquiries from readers who wish to scan
the maps held in our collections.
At present it is Library policy NOT to allow the scanning of any maps
- manuscript or printed - on conservation grounds.
Are we being over cautious?! It may be that scanning is no worse than
photography and photocopying - but until we are sure we feel that we
cannot take the risk.
So, does anyone know of any published studies of the effects of
scanning on different types of maps; is anyone involved in such an
investigation now; does anyone have any experiences to relate?
All help in resolving this dilemma will be much appreciated.
With thanks
Anne Taylor
British Library Map Library
London
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