[PDF] Map Librarianship eBook

Author : Susan Elizabeth Ward Aber
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 38,17 MB
Release : 2016-11-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0081000456

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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

Author : Mary Lynette Larsgaard
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 39,36 MB
Release : 1998-07-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :

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Like many librarians, Larsgaard (Davidson Library; U. of California, Santa Barbara) had no formal training in working with spatial data (more broadly defined than cartographic materials). She shares her 30 years of experience with those in the information sciences in the acquisition, classificatio

Author : J.H. Bowman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 34,51 MB
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1317171888

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This important reference volume covers developments in aspects of British library and information work during the five year period 2001-2005. Over forty contributors, all of whom are experts in their subject, provide an overview of their field along with extensive further references which act as a starting point for further research. The book provides a comprehensive record of library and information management during the past five years and will be essential reading for all scholars, library professionals and students.

Author : J. H. Bowman
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 26,36 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780754647799

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This important reference volume covers developments in almost every aspect of British library and information work during the ten-year period 1991-2000. The book provides a comprehensive record of what took place in library and information management during a decade of considerable change and challenges.

Author : Mary L. Larsgaard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 36,90 MB
Release : 2000-03-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1136772596

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Make maps and other cartographic materials more easily accessible and usable!Maps and Related Cartographic Materials: Cataloging, Classification, and Bibliographic Control is a format-focused reference manual for catalogers that should occupy a prominent place on your reference shelf.Outside of standard cartographic cataloging t

Author : Susan Elizabeth Ward Aber
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,4 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Libraries
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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