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Hi folks,
We are starting a similar project up here and I would be very interested in
these answers as well. Is there a way we could start a separate chat dialogue
(or whatever these are called now) so several of us could learn about this?
Will wilson,
Thunder Bay
On Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:06:35 +0000
Sarah Erekson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi MAPS-L,
> It looks like this question hasn't been discussed recently and I'd really
>appreciate some advice.
>
> Chicago Public Library is looking for a printer/plotter/scanner/copier that
>duplicates maps and charts in our FDLP collection as well as prints out
>custom GIS data such as USTopos.
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> What are your recommendations?
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> Would the machines that print from digital files also be able to make
>photocopies of maps that are still in our collection in paper, or would we
>need two machines?
>
> How resilient are new machines? If they do more, do they fail faster?
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> Do you find it is better to get multiple size machines, needing both a 24"
>and a 42-44"?
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> Do you handle duplication requests in-house or do you send patrons to a
>central graphics and reproductions office?
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> How much do you charge and how do you determine price?
>
> Thanks in advance for your assistance.
>
>
> Sarah Erekson
> Librarian II
> Government Publications and Municipal Reference
> Chicago Public Library
> 400 South State Street, 5th floor
> Chicago, IL 60605
> 312-747-4508
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