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From: Ann Stark <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Map Library Automation Research Project
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I am an Information Science graduate student working on a research
project for a library "Automation" class.  I am trying to find sources
which present general guidelines for automating a collection of maps, and
deal with topics such as
 
        o what hardware/software are currently available/recommended
 
        o what are the points on which the hardware/software should be
          evaluated
 
        o cost & use considerations
 
        o present and future trends
 
Do any of you have suggestions for good, basic coverage of this topic?
Are there any current sources on map librarianship which might give an
overview?  I have read various issues of the SLA map group bulletin, but
they are, for the most part, more specific and technical than my
topic/audience warrant.
 
Thank you for your help and suggestions!
 
Ann Stark
 
School of Library and Information Science
University of North Texas