Role of Maps in Sci-Tech Libraries

Maps, charts and related items present special problems to libraries, for example a less organised bibliographic control mechanism, more difficult means of acquisitions, and problems of storage and preservation. This book, first published in 1985, deals with these problems and presents practical solutions for maps in library collections.

List of contents

1. Map Collection Development, Processing, and Public Services in an Academic Earth Sciences Library: Stanford University Michael M. Noga and Charlotte R.M. Derksen 2. Maps and Atlases - Reference and Research Tools for the Sciences: Map Division of the New York Public Library Alice Hudson 3. The National Cartographic Information Center: An Information Resource on Mapping Products for the Nation Alan R. Stevens 4. Defence Mapping Agency Libraries Newton W. Rucker 5. Storage of Maps on Paper, Microforms, Optical Disks, Digital Disks, and Magnetic Memories Larry Cruse

About the author

Ellis Mount

Summary

Maps, charts and related items present special problems to libraries, for example a less organised bibliographic control mechanism, more difficult means of acquisitions, and problems of storage and preservation. This book, first published in 1985, deals with these problems and presents practical solutions for maps in library collections.

Product details

• Authors: Ellis Mount
• Assisted by: Ellis Mount (Editor), Mount Ellis (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780367363802
• ISBN: 978-0-367-36380-2
• No. of pages: 134
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Library and Information Science
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; Science: general issues, Technology: general issues, Library and information services, Academic & specialist libraries