----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Linda and Others: There was a merger of parts of the Publications Division into the Topographic Division and the Geologic Division MORE THAN 8 YEARS AGO. This is what broght about the name change too the current National Mapping Div. Please don't believe any of what you hear and maybe 1/2 of what you read. There has been no demise of the Reports, Circular, Prof. Paper, and what ever series there are. There may be a slow down of these reports due to the latest major happenings here at USGS. But surely no shut down. We are still alive and kicking. With hopefully a better future with a leaner/meaner team. John Shanton USGS Earth Science Info. Cntr.(ESIC) Reston, Va.