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Subject: RE: Upside down maps
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004 12:06:37 -0700
From: Ken Rockwell <[log in to unmask]>
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Having north at the top is a cartographic tradition, so when it's not,
we make a note to that effect. I cataloged a map such as you describe
some years back, and applied the following 500: Oriented with north at
bottom. Don't know of any subject heading that encompasses this, but
since "Upside down books" is one, I'd think maps ought to get equal
time--speaking from the standpoint of a map person!
--Ken Rockwell
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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
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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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