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Subject:        Re: Upside down maps]
Date:   Fri, 09 Jan 2004 09:29:38 -0500
From:   Paige Andrew <[log in to unmask]>




Angie,

Ken touched on the one part of the description in the record where this
type of map is most clearly brought out--orientation. Some kind of note
indicating that north is at the bottom of the map in these upside-down
maps should be put in the record, generally worded something like
"Oriented with north to the bottom". I don't know of a subject heading
that has been established for this type/genre of map, though if there is
one for upside down books then a precedent is there and one similar to
this for maps should be established! It would be really helpful to our
patrons of course. I looked at records for four of these maps in our
collection this morning and the only subject access is "World maps", and
in the case of one that also specifies a particular projection used the
subject heading "Map projection" was also given.

Paige

At 01:17 PM 1/8/2004 -0500, you wrote:

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Upside down maps
> Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2004 10:31:32 -0600
> From: Angie Cope <[log in to unmask]>
> Organization: American Geographical Society Library
>
>
> ------------------
> Hello All,
>
> I'm curious about subject and keyword access to the unique
> representation of our planet via upside down maps. A basic search of
> worldcat shows that most upside down maps are not given any kind of a
> subject heading regarding their upside down nature. I notice that there
> is an LC subject heading for upside down books - which seems to refer to
> puzzle types of books, but nothing regarding maps (unless I'm missing
> something). (By the way, there are also upside-down catfish that are
> LCSH worthy ...)
>
> Does anyone apply a unique local subject heading for upside down maps?
> Local standardized language for a note? I'm thinking "alternative
> representation" or maybe even just "upside-down map" or something along
> that line.
>
> Thanks so much and happy new year to all!
>
> Angie
>
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