Table of Contents
Why Map Librarianship and Geoliteracy?
Chapter 1: Introduction to Maps and Librarians
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
2.1 Geo-Literacy: Location-Based Spatial Thinking
2.3 Reference and Thematic Maps
2.4 Mapping Data—Map Symbology Techniques
2.7 The Proportional Symbol Map
2.14 Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas Investigation Maps
2.24 Globes and Raised-Relief Models
Chapter 3: Basic Map Concepts—The Science of Cartography
3.8 Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System
3.9 State Plane Coordinate System
3.10 Public Land Survey System
Chapter 4: Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
4.1 What is a Geographic Information System?
4.4 The Difference Between Vector and Raster Data
4.6 Web GIS as a Component of NeoGeography
4.7 Volunteered Geographic Information
Chapter 5: Terrain Mapping Meets Digital Data
5.1 Digitally Representing Terrain
Chapter 6: Map and Geospatial Librarianship
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
Chapter 7: Geospatial Resources and Instruction Services
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
8.3 Reference Librarian Duties
8.5 Support Groups for Map Librarianship
8.6 Citing and Referencing Maps and Geospatial Data
Chapter 9: Collection Development
9.2 Knowing Users and Use of Map and GIS Resources
9.3 Collection Development Policy
Chapter 10: Cataloging and Classifying
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
Chapter 11: Promotion and Summary of Map and GIS Resources and Services
11.2 Promotion of Library Resources
11.3 Geography Awareness Week, GIS Day, and Earth Science Week
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