----------------------------Original message---------------------------- MAPS-L: For your information: I have just learned of a new map cataloging consulting firm named Rickert and Associates, 14009 Brighton Dam Road, Clarksville, Maryland, 21029, (301) 854-3602. I just received a flyer indicating their services which include: "cataloging your maps on worksheets for your input;" "cataloging your maps on OCLC;" "corrections on your database;" "retrospective conversion;" and "reclassification." Map cataloging records will include USMARC format, follow OCLC guidelines, include ISBD punctuation, follow AACR2Rev, use LC authorities, LC classification (or a local one), and use LC subject headings (or a local set). For more information contact: Ms. Frances M. Rickert at the above address. Now all we have to do is convince our library administrators to "buy into" this service, eh? Jim Minton The University of Tennessee-Knoxville [log in to unmask] (615) 974-4315