We just completed a map project where we marked each map with a
catalog number in pencil on the back and then rolled the maps in acid
free paper (if they were too large for map drawers or larger acid
free map boxes).  Our project included a detailed inventory database.
If you want to hear more or have any questions, please feel free to
contact me.

>My volunteers have taken it upon themselves to begin a preliminary
>inventory of a collection of rolled maps. These uninventoried rolled
>maps are delicated and some are stored in cardboard tubes. The
>volunteers had this great idea to mark on newsprint and wrap it
>around each map! I am in panic mode. What is the best way to
>inventory these maps. We have money to purchase some supplies but
>are not yet able to purchase flat map drawers yet. I need to give
>the volunteers a better method than current. Thanks for your help in
>advance.
>
>Maria Sanchez
>
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