Map librarianship : a guide to geoliteracy, map and GIS resources and services / Susan Elizabeth Ward Aber, Jeremy Ward Aber.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aber, Susan Ward, author.

Aber, Jeremy Ward, author.

Series:

Chandos information professional series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Libraries--Special collections--Maps.

Libraries.

Map collections.

Map librarians.

Physical Description:

xv, 278 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Chandos Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier, [2017]

Summary:

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 with traditional library skill sets. Key Points 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 for both desktop and mobile platforms Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Introduction to Maps and Librarians 1

1.1 Maps: Our Spatial Compass 1

1.2 What is Geography? 3

1.3 Historic Progression of Maps and Cartographers 4

1.4 What are NeoGeography and NeoCartography? 8

1.5 Historic Progression of Map Librarianship 10

1.6 What is NeoMap Librarianship? 12

References 12

2 Spatial Thinking and Geo-Literacy 17

2.1 Geo-Literacy: Location-Based Spatial Thinking 17

2.2 What is a Map? 18

2.3 Reference and Thematic Maps 19

2.4 Mapping Data-Map Symbology Techniques 20

2.5 The Choropleth Map 20

2.6 The Dot Density Map 22

2.7 The Proportional Symbol Map 23

2.8 The Cartogram 23

2.9 Mapping Terrain 25

2.10 Mapping Data-Map Types 25

2.11 Aeronautical Charts 26

2.12 Atlas and Gazetteers 28

2.13 Bird's-Eye View 29

2.14 Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas Investigation Maps 30

2.15 Geologic and Mining 31

2.16 Historic 35

2.17 National Parks 36

2.18 Nautical Charts 37

2.19 Physiographic 38

2.20 Planimetric 40

2.21 Political 40

2.22 Soil 40

2.23 Topographic 41

2.24 Globes and Raised-Relief Models 45

2.25 Aerial Photography 47

2.26 Conclusions 47

References 48

3 Basic Map Concepts-The Science of Cartography 53

3.1 Scale and Resolution 53

3.2 Geodesy 56

3.3 Projections 58

3.4 North Defined 61

3.5 Legends 63

3.6 Grids and Graticules 63

3.7 Latitude and Longitude 64

3.8 Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System 65

3.9 State Plane Coordinate System 66

3.10 Public Land Survey System 66

3.11 Conclusions 69

References 69

4 Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing 71

4.1 What is a Geographic information System? 71

4.2 Layering the Data 72

4.3 What Is Remote Sensing? 75

4.4 The Difference Between Vector and Raster Data 76

4.5 Sources of Raster Data 79

4.6 Web GIS as a Component of NeoGeography 81

4.7 Volunteered Geographic Information 82

4.8 The Role of GPS in VGI 83

4.9 Conclusions 84

References 85

5 Terrain Mapping Meets Digital Data 87

5.1 Digitally Representing Terrain 87

5.2 Digital Raster Graphics 87

5.3 Digital Line Graphs 89

5.4 Digital Elevation Models 91

5.5 Conclusions 93

References 94

6 Map and Geospatial Librarianship 95

6.1 Introduction 95

6.2 Academic Preparation and Continuing Education 96

6.3 History and Transitions in Map and Geospatial Librarianship 96

6.4 GEOWEB and Geospatial Librarianship 98

6.5 Historical Beginnings-ALA and MAGIRT 100

6.6 Core Competencies: ALA and MAGIRT 100

6.7 History of Academic Curriculum to Support Map Librarianship 102

6.8 Transitions in Academic Curriculum to Support Map Librarianship 105

6.9 Job Opportunities and Challenges in Map and Geospatial Librarianship 108

6.10 Map Library Work Space and Equipment 114

6.11 Conclusions 117

References 118

7 Geospatial Resources and Instruction Services 123

7.1 Introduction 123

7.2 Navigating the Labyrinth-Legal Considerations 123

7.3 Navigating the Labyrinth-Where to Go to Get What? 130

7.4 Guide Through GIS and Remote Sensing Software 131

7.5 Guide to Finding Maps, Data, and Other Geospatial Resources 142

7.6 Conclusions 167

References 168

8 Reference Desk 173

8.1 Introduction 173

8.2 Location Matters 173

8.3 Reference Librarian Duties 177

8.4 Types of Questions 179

8.5 Support Groups for Map Librarianship 183

8.6 Citing and Referencing Maps and Geospatial Data 190

8.7 Conclusions 200

References 201

9 Collection Development 205

9.1 Introduction 205

9.2 Knowing Users and Use of Map and GIS Resources 205

9.3 Collection Development Policy 212

9.4 CDP Examples 214

9.5 Conclusions 217

References 217

10 Cataloging and Classifying 221

10.1 Introduction 221

10.2 A Brief History of Cataloging Maps 221

10.3 A Brief History of Classifying Maps 224

10.4 Classification Systems and Maps 225

10.5 Cataloging Cartographic Resources 232

10.6 Conclusions 237

References 238

11 Promotion and Summary of Map and GIS Resources and Services 241

11.1 Information Challenges 241

11.2 Promotion of Library Resources 242

11.3 Geography Awareness Week, GIS Day, and Earth Science Week 246

11.4 Geocaching and GPS Activities 247

11.5 Conclusion 248

11.6 In Summary of Map Librarianship 249

References 251.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780081000212

0081000219

OCLC:

967940715

Publisher Number:

99970191214