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Map Librarianship
A Guide to Geoliteracy, Map and GIS Resources and Services
1st Edition - November 3, 2016
Authors: Susan Elizabeth Ward Aber, Jeremy Aber
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780081000212
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Map Librarianship identifies basic geoliteracy concepts and enhances reference and instruction skills by providing details on finding, downloading, delivering, and assessing maps, remotely sensed imagery, and other geospatial resources and services, primarily from trusted government sources. By offering descriptions of traditional maps, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and other geospatial technologies, the book provides a timely and practical guide for the map and geospatial librarian to blend confidence in traditional library skill sets.
Includes rarely discussed concepts of citing and referencing maps and geospatial data, fair use and copyright
Creates an awareness and appreciation of existing print map collections, while building digital stewardship with surrogate map and aerial imagery collections
Provides an introduction to the theory and applications of GIS, remote sensing, participatory neogeography and neocartography practices, and other geospatial technologies
Includes a list of geospatial resources with descriptions and illustrations of commonly used map types and formats, online geospatial data sources, and an introduction to the most commonly used geospatial software packages available, on both desktop and mobile platforms
LIS instructors for Resources and Information Services focused on Map and GIS. Reference librarians in academic, public, and specialty libraries, instructional services librarians in academic and specialty libraries, government documents librarians and subject specialist librarians in academic, public, and specialty libraries
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
No. of pages: 294
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: November 3, 2016
Imprint: Chandos Publishing
Paperback ISBN: 9780081000212
eBook ISBN: 9780081000458
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Susan Elizabeth Ward Aber
Dr. Susan W. Aber is the Director of the Science and Math Education Center and Peterson Planetarium at Emporia State University (ESU), Emporia, Kansas USA. She is a geologist, graduate gemologist, map librarian, and university teacher. She taught in the Earth Science Department at ESU and was Federal Depository Map Librarian. She has taught LIS courses via distance education at San José State University and North Carolina Central University. Her LIS dissertation focused on the information needs and information-seeking behaviors of geoscience educators in the academic community. Her research interests are in information use and user studies, amber fossil resin, as well as the scientific visualization of information using kite aerial photography.
Affiliations and expertise
Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, USA
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Jeremy Aber
Dr. Jeremy W. Aber is an assistant professor of Geography at Middle Tennessee State University. He teaches GIS and elements of remote sensing and cartography at both the undergraduate and graduate levels involving the theory and applied practice of GIS, along with aesthetic components related to the cartographic process. With a B.F.A. in art and both M.A. and PhD in Geography, he has done work in the areas of GIS, cartography, geographic visualization techniques, small-format aerial photography, virtual geographies and video games, cognitive geography, and sense of place and place attachment.
Affiliations and expertise
assistant professor of Geography at Middle Tennessee State University