NON-UC DIGITAL EQUIPMENT/DATA ACCESS INFO SHEET

MAP & IMAGERY LABORATORY
DAVIDSON LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

SANTA BARBARA

NON-UC DIGITAL EQUIPMENT/DATA ACCESS INFO SHEET

The Map & Imagery Laboratory receives no funding for services to persons not affiliated with the University of California, or for non-UC work to persons who are student, faculty, or staff of the University of California. Fees have therefore been implemented to cover the cost of staff time and of all overhead, including maintenance and purchase of collections and equipment.

Computer use is reserved for patrons working with digital geospatial data only.

Digital equipment available for use: PC with CD reader/burner, and DVD drives

- Reservations for 2- hour time slots must be made in advance (1-2 working days) to ensure availability of equipment and staff.

I. Digital data available for access: Software is excluded from reproduction.

- U.S.-depository and non-copyrighted data files on CD/DVD: These may be checked by any user with a library borrowing card, or the files may be downloaded by user to user’s Library-approved external drive, or burned to user’s CD.

- scanned aerial photographs: See “Non-UC Imagery Search Information” and “Reproduction Options for Non-U.C. Users of the Map and Imagery Laboratory”

- digital versions of USGS topographic maps of California: See http://webclient.alexandria.ucsb.edu and http://www.casil.ucdavis.edu for free downloads by user. MIL staff time ($45/hour) and $15 per file are charged for work done by staff.

- NO REFUNDS

II. Scanning of previously unscanned aerial photographs held by the Map and Imagery Laboratory, for which the Regents of the University of California hold copyright or reproduction rights:

Users may request scanning of entire frames at 600ppi, 400ppi for large-format photos. Scanning of 1-9 frames will be completed within 2 business days of the request; time period required for scanning of more than 9 frames will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Users requiring higher resolution scans may hire Pacific Western Aerial Surveys (805/963-0382) to scan air-photo frames. Scanned frames will be downloaded to CD and mailed first-class mail; for quicker mailing, users may supply their own UPS or FedEx charge numbers. All checks should be made out to: Regents of the University of California

- Cut-frame photos: $18 (includes $10 use fee) for cut-frame photos smaller in any dimension than 11 inches x 17 inches

- Roll-film photos: $21 (includes $10 use fee)

- Oversize cut-frame photos: $29 (includes $10 use fee) for cut-frame photos larger in any dimension than 11 inches x 17 inches

THE DAVIDSON LIBRARY COMPLIES WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) LEGISLATION. IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THIS MATERIAL OR AN ALTERNATE FORMAT, PLEASE DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS WITH THE MIL REFERENCE STAFF VIA EMAIL OR BY TELEPHONE AT (805) 893-2779.

Revised 20090714