Journal of Map & Geography Libraries最新文献

{"title":"Map and Geospatial Research and Reference Services at a Large Public Library: An Overview of the Leventhal Map Center","authors":"E. Thornberry","doi":"10.1080/15420353.2017.1408258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15420353.2017.1408258","url":null,"abstract":"The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center (LMC) is a non-profit organization that provides stewardship of the Boston Public Library's (BPL) cartographic collections. The LMC moved into a new space in 2011 that displays rotating exhibitions and opens the collection for public inquiry, increasing awareness of reference services and research within the collection. In-person research numbers have declined slightly since 2012 as the LMC grows their digital collections. The LMC has made additional efforts to address increasing interest from tech-enabled researchers through the creation of a new digital collections website, by use of personas to inform design and providing workshops aimed at lowering the bar for entry into using GIS, and creating digital spatial indexes to supplement paper map indexes.","PeriodicalId":54009,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Map & Geography Libraries","volume":"13 1","pages":"320 - 329"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2017-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15420353.2017.1408258","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42581113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Memorial to Mary Lynette Larsgaard","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/15420353.2017.1411711","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15420353.2017.1411711","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54009,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Map & Geography Libraries","volume":"13 1","pages":"343 - 345"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2017-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15420353.2017.1411711","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41986166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Touring Fantasyland: The “Maps of Imaginary Places” Collection and Exhibit at Cushing Memorial Library and Archives","authors":"Jeremy Brett, Sierra Laddusaw","doi":"10.1080/15420353.2017.1353473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15420353.2017.1353473","url":null,"abstract":"The Maps of Imaginary Places Collection at Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, Texas A&M University (TAMU) is a singular collaborative effort between two library departments at creating a collection that not only appeals to a wide range of patrons but shows how maps, fantasy, and popular culture intersect. In 2017, the Cushing Library mounted a popular exhibit showcasing highlights from this collection in order to bring the emotional and imaginative power of maps to a wider audience. This article describes how both the collection and exhibit were developed, as well as how they have been received by different patron groups, and includes as future directions for the collection. The principles and procedures for development of such a collection and exhibit are also described.","PeriodicalId":54009,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Map & Geography Libraries","volume":"13 1","pages":"280 - 299"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2017-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15420353.2017.1353473","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42118355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial","authors":"Paige G. Andrew, Katherine H. Weimer","doi":"10.1080/15420353.2017.1413899","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15420353.2017.1413899","url":null,"abstract":"We have reached the completion of volume thirteen of JMGL and in this issue you will find an eclectic selection of articles. Please enjoy reading and using each to your benefit. Leading the way, Jeremy Brett and Sierra Laddusaw share their ongoing work that stems from a unique group of cartographic resources forming the Maps of Imaginary Places Collection at the Cushing Memorial Library at Texas A&M University. They have built, and launched in February 2017, an ultra-successful exhibit using examples of “fantasy maps” from this collection. The “Worlds Imagined” exhibit at the Cushing Memorial Library has been so well received that the authors not only extended the timeframe for the exhibit but also created a touring version of it to allow those beyond the Texas A&M campus an opportunity to see and learn from it. In this article, they provide information about the Worlds Imagined exhibit and its content, and discovered new applications for the use of this unique map genre that enhances teaching applications in classes ranging from design and digital media to sociology to the more traditional aspects of history and visualization. Touring Fantasyland is not only an amazing story but also provides key new information related to map use for different audiences and how geographic fantasies play a strong and growing role in today’s social environment. We were delighted to receive a paper from beyond our typical North American/European group of authors, it is from Dr. Mohamed M. Yagoub, a faculty member from the Department of Geography and Urban Planning at the United Arab Emirates University. He writes about assessing the quality of GIS data in an open data environment. Here is research that is bound to strengthen the practical side of assessing GIS data techniques and applications. Assessment of OpenStreetMap Data: The Case of Abu Dhabi City, UAE is important due to its scope of geographic coverage as well as comparing quality mapping outcomes based on open data and government-derived data. This paper adds to the conversations about the need for high-quality geospatial data in particular as it applies to disaster response and recovery needs. An article from author Evan Thornberry, formerly a reference and geospatial research librarian at the Boston Public Library’s Leventhal Map Center, shares his experiences with research and reference service at a major public library with a prominent historical map collection, which offers some similarities and differences to the more often discussed research and","PeriodicalId":54009,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Map & Geography Libraries","volume":"13 1","pages":"277 - 279"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2017-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15420353.2017.1413899","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42423392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of OpenStreetMap (OSM) Data: The Case of Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates","authors":"M. M. Yagoub","doi":"10.1080/15420353.2017.1378150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15420353.2017.1378150","url":null,"abstract":"Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data are crucial for many applications such as disaster response, damage assessment, and recovery efforts. The 2010 Haiti earthquake destroyed buildings where GIS data were stored and many of the relief organizations ultimately depended on data retrieved from outside the country to do their work. The lesson learnt from this experience is that open access data is necessary in assisting tasks in such situations and therefore the evaluation of such data for its quality is important. This research evaluates OpenStreetMap (OSM) data that can be and is used by various organizations. The methodology followed is based on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Geographic Information-Quality Principles (ISO19113). According to the ISO19113 standard, the data quality elements are: completeness, logical consistency, positional accuracy, thematic accuracy, and temporal accuracy. The first four elements noted above were tested in this study. OSM data was compared with official data from Abu Dhabi city. Results show that the positional accuracy of OSM data meets the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) standards for 1:20,000-scale maps. This indicates that OSM data could be used for many applications, taking into account the hurdles in GIS data acquisition, cost, availability, licensing, distribution policies, and documentation. The article concludes with a call for incorporation of geospatial data services and data quality initiatives in libraries.","PeriodicalId":54009,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Map & Geography Libraries","volume":"13 1","pages":"300 - 319"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2017-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15420353.2017.1378150","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48411536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Shannon Mattern: Perspectives on Place—In, For, and With Libraries and Archives","authors":"Katherine H. Weimer, Paige G. Andrew","doi":"10.1080/15420353.2017.1415017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15420353.2017.1415017","url":null,"abstract":"Can library designs positively impact its surrounding community of users? In what ways do maps and cartographic concepts intersect with graphic design, various forms of art, and digital media? What is at the intersection of archives and dirt? These are just a few of the areas of research and teaching that Dr. Shannon Mattern pursues. Dr. Mattern’s record of scholarship in the area of Media Studies crosses many disciplinary boundaries. We chose to learn more about her work and research due to her interest in the roles of libraries/archives in societal issues, how maps and mapping inform urban dynamics and social media, and more broadly with her unique understanding about epistemological interrelationships between media formats, place, history and modern urban issues.","PeriodicalId":54009,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Map & Geography Libraries","volume":"13 1","pages":"330 - 342"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2017-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15420353.2017.1415017","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59923382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From Idea to Launch and Growth, and Now a New Path: The Life of a Journal Continues","authors":"Paige G. Andrew","doi":"10.1080/15420353.2017.1411712","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15420353.2017.1411712","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54009,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Map & Geography Libraries","volume":"13 1","pages":"349 - 353"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2017-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15420353.2017.1411712","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42442650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fixed Fields Coded Data for Geo-Related Information in the MARC21 Structure: A Discussion on the Possible Expansion of Coded Data Elements to Improve Machine Manipulation and User Discovery","authors":"Jan Smits, Susan M Moore, Paige G. Andrew","doi":"10.1080/15420353.2017.1338981","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15420353.2017.1338981","url":null,"abstract":"Patrons of map collections often have specific, geographically-based, requests for maps and the information they provide. Map librarians can often meet these needs through personal knowledge of the scope of their collections. For larger collections, this method is unsustainable. This article, therefore, seeks to begin a discussion on how coding could be used to expand the ability of our patrons’ online information seeking methods to meet their information needs.","PeriodicalId":54009,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Map & Geography Libraries","volume":"13 1","pages":"261 - 273"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2017-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15420353.2017.1338981","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41473350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Access to Online Historical Aerial Photography Collections: Past Practice, Present State, and Future Opportunities","authors":"C. McAuliffe, Kathryn Lage, Ryan Mattke","doi":"10.1080/15420353.2017.1334252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15420353.2017.1334252","url":null,"abstract":"The authors review how access to historical aerial photograph collections has evolved in response to technological developments and addresses areas for further advancement, with a particular emphasis on developing, preserving, and sustaining online collections. The authors focus specifically on the areas of metadata, the Semantic Web and linked data, and sustainability through collaboration. The article includes brief case studies, highlighting various projects involving the aerial photography collections at the University of Minnesota. The conclusion asserts the critical role played by geographic information librarians in effectively carrying out the strategies described in the article as they relate to the long-term sustainability of digital geospatial collections.","PeriodicalId":54009,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Map & Geography Libraries","volume":"13 1","pages":"198 - 221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2017-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15420353.2017.1334252","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59923370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Evolution of GIS Services within North American Academic Libraries: Documenting Change through the Decades (1995–2016)","authors":"Greg March, Edith A. Scarletto","doi":"10.1080/15420353.2017.1313803","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15420353.2017.1313803","url":null,"abstract":"This review was conducted to identify articles written about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services offered in the United States (US) and Canadian university and college libraries. In the early 1990's, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) GIS Literacy Project, in partnership with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), helped enable ARL member libraries to create GIS services within their libraries. By the mid to late 1990's, librarians from academic institutions began to write articles that discussed how their library developed GIS services and the components involved with operating a GIS service. Writing about GIS services in academic libraries continued on into the 2000's and 2010's. This review of the literature will document the areas of staffing, service, technology, and data provision for GIS service units from three decades (1990's, 2000's, and 2010's).","PeriodicalId":54009,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Map & Geography Libraries","volume":"13 1","pages":"222 - 245"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2017-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15420353.2017.1313803","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42914769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}