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Subject:        Re: Map Database / Reference Resources?
Date:   Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:06:53 -0400
From:   David J. Bertuca <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>



Maps are finding their way into some journal databases, and databases of
encyclopedic data sometimes have them listed.

Interestingly, I have found this a challenge as we get requests for maps
all the time that I know appear in journals, newspapers, or books. I have
been compiling an index of maps in these sources and have been considering
the idea of getting other map librarians to assist. My current database is
small, but I am starting to put together a list of titles that I review
that have maps regularly. I am always on the lookout for maps wherever I go
and keep notes to input into my index.

It has come in handy as often I can send someone to a journal that has a
good map for their particular topic.

I do not know what form this will take in the end but it will start as a
simple index/database that will be electronic at first.

David J. Bertuca, Map Librarian
225 Capen Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260-1672

716-645-2947 x229
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--On Friday, April 27, 2007 2:29 PM -0500 Maps-L <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:        Map Database / Reference Resources?
> Date:   Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:56:53 -0400
> From:   Matthew Matthias <[log in to unmask]>
> To:     [log in to unmask]
> CC:     Matthew Matthias <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
> Dear List,
> I am currently an MLS student at the University of Maryland.
> In a current class we are assessing electronic reference resources and
> databases.  The topic of maps surfaced recently and I am wondering what
> electronic resources and databases of maps are available and most
> popularly used.
>
> Does a commercial database exist that indexes maps and map collections,
> such as those that allow one to search for relevant journal articles?
>
> Thank you,
> Matthew Matthias
> Government Documents and Maps
> McKeldin Library
> University of Maryland - College Park
>