Things to consider in creating a name for the former map library:
What is the overall function of the map library?
Does it specialize in any particular geographic areas or is it world-wide (global)?
What makes up the bulk of the collection?
If the emphasis is on technology, science, and modern mapping (which was my impression of your description), perhaps the name should reflect those aspects of the map library, such as the Geographic Innovation and Technology Library or the Global Geographic Innovation and Technology Library.
If it’s more than just a library (that is you don’t just come there to look at the maps and books), and it wouldn’t be too confusing to patrons, perhaps the term “library” might be replaced with that of “center.”
Leslie Wagner
University of Texas at Arlington
From: Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nancy Nhendodzashe
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Subject: Proposed Names for Map Library
Dear All,
May I please have your suggestions. I work in a Map Library so this Library when it was set had a collection of different types of maps. Over the years the the collection changed to include books in both print and electronic formats as well as electronic journals. The collection covers areas of GIS, Biogeography, Environmental Sciences, Remote sensing, Geospatial Intelligence, Rural and Urban Planning and Real Estate management. Now, we are working on rebranding/ re-naming the Library to suit the changes in the departments. May you please help me with the best possible names for our Library. You can share with me the names given to similar libraries in your institutions. Currently its called Map Library.
Looking forward to your suggestions.
Regards,
Nancy Nhendodzashe
University of Zimbabwe Library
Box MP45 Mount Pleasant
Harare,Zimbabwe
Skype: nancie1987