Map librarianship: An introduction (Library science text series) - Hardcover

Larsgaard, Mary Lynette

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0872871827 ISBN 13: 9780872871823

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 1978

Synopsis

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.

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Review

Mary Larsgaard's Map Librarianship is authoritative, comprehensive, detailed, focusing on theory, techniques, and practices, and on the practical short-term and long-term aspects of working with cartographic materials. Map Librarianship covers maps, atlases, globes, digital data, remote sensing imagery, and other technologically advanced materials. Map Librarianship reflects the changes brought about by recently available library automations options as well. The arrangement of material parallels the steps a librarian would take in dealing with cartographic materials, starting with selecting and acquiring them; classification; cataloging; care, storage and repair; public relations and reference services; and education. The final section is composed of a current bibliography and appendices that provide such information as a sample acquisitions policy and a sample collection development policy; lists of publications not in the scope of the bibliography itself; addresses for publishers of globes and raised-relief maps; information on acquisitions lists; a free-request form; a cataloging workform; a list of equipment and supplies companies; and a sample syllabus for a course. A subject index facilitates access. Map Librarianship is profusely illustrated with charts, profiles, and diagrams. Map Librarianship is a necessary and valuable addition to any library science reference shelf. -- Midwest Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0872871827
• ISBN 13: 9780872871823
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 330