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From: "Kathy Stroud" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Air Photo Maps, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship ([log in to unmask])" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 11:50:59 AM
Subject: Bienniel? Question on Large Format Printers




Hello map librarians,



I see this go out every couple of years to the list and now it’s my turn for requesting updated information. If you respond to me personally, I can summarize and print to the list. I’m resending because as technology changes, the answers might change.



Do you have a large format printer/plotter available in your library for your map patrons?



If yes, is the use mediated?

How much do you charge?

How much use do you get for maps?

What do you see as the advantages/drawbacks?



Our situation is that we have a large format scanner. There is a plotter available to University affiliated patrons in another building. Patrons can take scans over on a USB or send via the Intranet and then go and pick them up later.



We are also a Federal Depository Library and many members of the public come in looking for paper topographic maps. With the most recent maps being electronic only, this can cause difficulties for members of the public. I can show them how to download the maps they want and give them instructions on where to go on campus for large format printing of the files. However, they often don’t have the technology and/or the time to acquire a paper copy that route.



It would be ideal if we could offer our patrons “one stop shopping” on copying and printing maps, but is it worth it is the decision we are looking at.



Kathy Stroud

David and Nancy Petrone Map/GIS Librarian Knight Library

1299 University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 97403-1299

541-346-3051