----------------------------Original message---------------------------- On Thu, 14 Apr 1994 14:59:47 EDT <[log in to unmask]> said: > >Has anyone heard any further information regarding the possible offering >of the Geographic Names Information System CD from USGS?? Here they have >a valuable resource which seems to be hoarded by them and their ESIC >network. I know it is available on the "highway" but I've encountered too >many frost heaves out there lately and would just like to have our own CD >to use. > According to Melissa Lamont's Mapnews column in the latest issue of DTTP, libraries will be able to purchase the GNIS CD-ROM from the USGS Distribution Center for "around $37. Information on availability and ordering will be include in an upcoming issue of Administrative Notes." The GNIS CD-ROM will not be a depository item, apparently because it includes proprietory software. Blake Gumprecht Telephone: (215) 204-3187 Documents Librarian Fax: (215) 204-5201 Paley Library (017-00) Internet: [log in to unmask] Temple University Bitnet: gumpbw@templevm Philadelphia, PA 19122