Map Librarianship: An Introduction

by Mary Lynette Larsgaard

Providing the basics for working with spatial-data collections in libraries, this book describes in detail the processes and procedures of map selection, acquisition, classification, cataloging, everyday storage, care, preservation, reference, public relations, and education. Focus is on practicalities of handling both hard copy and digital forms of atlases, maps, remote-sensing images, globes, and so forth. Larsgaard has thoroughly revised and updated the book, addressing major changes resulting from the shift of spatial data to digital forms, and she has added significant new material to the chapters on selection, cataloging, and reference.

Genres: Cartography

487 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1986

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this is 20 years old, the information regarding classification, storage, repair and publicizing is excellent and great for someone filling big shoes in the map library!

[Renee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Several of the links listed in this book are now defunct. Material formats such as CD-ROMs, are no longer in use. The writing lacked formality in some areas. Highlights of the book include an intricate detailing of schedule G in the Library of Congress classification system and an in-depth history of the development of cartographic material collections with an explanation of how they have been stored over the years.

[Kaia]

It's as fascinating as you'd expect.