cnrtograpl1ic perspectives 25information), and we will make it available for downloading or for use in a public laboratory.Eight PCs, connected to the server, CD-ROM drives, and color, and black and white printers will be a\'ailable in the Maps Room.We plan to offer mapping softvvare and limited GIS capability.The inhouse facility will be open the same hours as the library.To help staff the new lab, the Geography Department \.viii offer a new course spring semester that will require students to staff the lab in addition to their time in the classroom.Topics to be covered include hardware troubleshooting, software skills, reference techniques and data organization as well as dealing with clients.A few telephone calls, or a visit, to your local library will determine what kinds of services the library can provide.Although librarians are moving rapidly into new technologies, they still value traditional map library services also.Fortunately, paper maps will be th us for a Jong time.As the new editor of this column, I hope to highlight some of the interesting paper and digital collections various libraries hold, and address some of the current de\'elopments in map libraries.Your suggestions are welcome.
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