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Map Librarianship
by Jeremy Aber
Published by Chandos Publishing, 2016
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Map Librarianship
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction to Maps and Librarians
Chapter 2: Spatial Thinking and Geo-Literacy
Chapter 3: Basic Map Concepts—The Science of Cartography
Chapter 4: Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
Chapter 5: Terrain Mapping Meets Digital Data
Chapter 6: Map and Geospatial Librarianship
Chapter 7: Geospatial Resources and Instruction Services
Chapter 8: Reference Desk
Chapter 9: Collection Development
Chapter 10: Cataloging and Classifying
Chapter 11: Promotion and Summary of Map and GIS Resources and Services
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Index
Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Why Map Librarianship and Geoliteracy?
Why Maps?
Why Libraries and Librarians?
Why This Book and These Co-authors?
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction to Maps and Librarians
Abstract
1.1 Maps: Our Spatial Compass
1.2 What is Geography?
1.3 Historic Progression of Maps and Cartographers
1.4 What Are NeoGeography and NeoCartography?
1.5 Historic Progression of Map Librarianship
1.6 What Is NeoMap Librarianship?
Chapter 2: Spatial Thinking and Geo-Literacy
Abstract
2.1 Geo-Literacy: Location-Based Spatial Thinking
2.2 What Is a Map?
2.3 Reference and Thematic Maps
2.4 Mapping Data—Map Symbology Techniques
2.5 The Choropleth Map
2.6 The Dot Density Map
2.7 The Proportional Symbol Map
2.8 The Cartogram
2.9 Mapping Terrain
2.10 Mapping Data—Map Types
2.11 Aeronautical Charts
2.12 Atlas and Gazetteers
2.13 Bird’s-Eye View
2.14 Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas Investigation Maps
2.15 Geologic and Mining
2.16 Historic
2.17 National Parks
2.18 Nautical Charts
2.19 Physiographic
2.20 Planimetric
2.21 Political
2.22 Soil
2.23 Topographic
2.24 Globes and Raised-Relief Models
2.25 Aerial Photography
2.26 Conclusions
Chapter 3: Basic Map Concepts—The Science of Cartography
Abstract
3.1 Scale and Resolution
3.2 Geodesy
3.3 Projections
3.4 North Defined
3.5 Legends
3.6 Grids and Graticules
3.7 Latitude and Longitude
3.8 Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System
3.9 State Plane Coordinate System
3.10 Public Land Survey System
3.11 Conclusions
Chapter 4: Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
Abstract
4.1 What is a Geographic Information System?
4.2 Layering the Data
4.3 What is Remote Sensing?
4.4 The Difference Between Vector and Raster Data
4.5 Sources of Raster Data
4.6 Web GIS as a Component of NeoGeography
4.7 Volunteered Geographic Information
4.8 The Role of GPS in VGI
4.9 Conclusions
Chapter 5: Terrain Mapping Meets Digital Data
Abstract
5.1 Digitally Representing Terrain
5.2 Digital Raster Graphics
5.3 Digital Line Graphs
5.4 Digital Elevation Models
5.5 Conclusions
Chapter 6: Map and Geospatial Librarianship
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Academic Preparation and Continuing Education
6.3 History and Transitions in Map and Geospatial Librarianship
6.4 GeoWeb and Geospatial Librarianship
6.5 Historical Beginnings—ALA and MAGIRT
6.6 Core Competencies: ALA and MAGIRT
6.7 History of Academic Curriculum to Support Map Librarianship
6.8 Transitions in Academic Curriculum to Support Map Librarianship
6.9 Job Opportunities and Challenges in Map and Geospatial Librarianship
6.10 Map Library Work Space and Equipment
6.11 Conclusions
Chapter 7: Geospatial Resources and Instruction Services
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Navigating the Labyrinth—Legal Considerations
7.3 Navigating the Labyrinth—Where to Go to Get What?
7.4 Guide Through GIS and Remote Sensing Software
7.5 Guide to Finding Maps, Data, and Other Geospatial Resources
7.6 Conclusions
Chapter 8: Reference Desk
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Location Matters
8.3 Reference Librarian Duties
8.4 Types of Questions
8.5 Support Groups for Map Librarianship
8.6 Citing and Referencing Maps and Geospatial Data
8.7 Conclusions
Chapter 9: Collection Development
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Knowing Users and Use of Map and GIS Resources
9.3 Collection Development Policy
9.4 CDP Examples
9.5 Conclusions
Chapter 10: Cataloging and Classifying
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 A Brief History of Cataloging Maps
10.3 A Brief History of Classifying Maps
10.4 Classification Systems and Maps
10.5 Cataloging Cartographic Resources
10.6 Conclusions
Chapter 11: Promotion and Summary of Map and GIS Resources and Services
Abstract
11.1 Information Challenges
11.2 Promotion of Library Resources
11.3 Geography Awareness Week, GIS Day, and Earth Science Week
11.4 Geocaching and GPS Activities
11.5 Conclusion
11.6 In Summary of Map Librarianship
Appendix A
University of Illinois Library School 1951
LS 306 Readings: Introduction to Maps and Map Libraries
LS 306 Readings: Cartobibliographic Aids
LS 306 Readings: Physical Care, Classifying, Cataloging, and Rare Maps
Appendix B
Appendix C
Index
List of tables
Table in Chapter 3
Table 3.1
Table in Chapter 5
Table 5.1
Table in Chapter 6
Table 6.1
Tables in Chapter 9
Table 9.1
Table 9.2
Tables in Chapter 10
Table 10.1
Table 10.2
Table 10.3
List of figures
Figures in Chapter 1
Fig. 1.1
Fig. 1.2
Fig. 1.3
Fig. 1.4
Figures in Chapter 2
Fig. 2.1
Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.3
Fig. 2.4
Fig. 2.5
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Fig. 2.7
Fig. 2.8
Fig. 2.9
Fig. 2.10
Fig. 2.11
Fig. 2.12
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Fig. 2.15
Fig. 2.16
Fig. 2.17
Fig. 2.18
Fig. 2.19
Fig. 2.20
Fig. 2.21
Fig. 2.22
Fig. 2.23
Fig. 2.24
Fig. 2.25
Figures in Chapter 3
Fig. 3.1
Fig. 3.2
Fig. 3.3
Fig. 3.4
Fig. 3.5
Fig. 3.6
Fig. 3.7
Fig. 3.8
Fig. 3.9
Fig. 3.10
Fig. 3.11
Fig. 3.12
Fig. 3.13
Figures in Chapter 4
Fig. 4.1
Fig. 4.2
Fig. 4.3
Fig. 4.4
Fig. 4.5
Fig. 4.6
Fig. 4.7
Figures in Chapter 5
Fig. 5.1
Fig. 5.2
Fig. 5.3
Fig. 5.4
Fig. 5.5
Figures in Chapter 6
Fig. 6.1
Fig. 6.2
Fig. 6.3
Figures in Chapter 7
Fig. 7.1
Fig. 7.2
Fig. 7.3
Fig. 7.4
Fig. 7.5
Fig. 7.6
Fig. 7.7
Fig. 7.8
Fig. 7.9
Fig. 7.10
Fig. 7.11
Fig. 7.12
Fig. 7.13
Fig. 7.14
Fig. 7.15
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Fig. 7.20
Fig. 7.21
Fig. 7.22
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Fig. 7.26
Fig. 7.27
Fig. 7.28
Fig. 7.29
Fig. 7.30
Figures in Chapter 8
Fig. 8.1
Fig. 8.2
Fig. 8.3
Fig. 8.4
Fig. 8.5
Figures in Chapter 11
Fig. 11.1
Fig. 11.2
Fig. 11.3
Figures in Appendix C
Fig. C.1
Fig. C.2
Fig. C.3
Fig. C.4
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