Cartography : a guide to library resources

Contents

DICTIONARIES/GLOSSARIES/BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARIES

Dictionary of abbreviations and acroynms in Geographical Information Systems, Cartography and Remote Sensing [web access]

Glossary of cartographic terms (1987) [web access]
[Reproduced from the 3rd edition of Maps for America]

Glossary of the mapping sciences (1994) [print]
[Contains approximately 10,000 terms that cover the areas of surveying, mapping and remote sensing]

Tooley's dictionary of mapmakers (1979) [print]
[Provides information on persons associated with the production of maps from the earliest time to 1900]

Topographic Map Symbols [web access]
[From the U.S. Geological Survey this general guide provides charts explaining map symbols in six different categories]

►Other dictionaries/glossaries can be identified through this catalogue search

►Other sources for biographical information can be identified through this catalogue search

STARTING POINTS

The following is a selection of overviews and introductory texts

Basic cartography for students & technicians (3 vols, 2nd edition, 1993-1996) [print]
[This manual has been prepared under the auspices of the International Cartographic Association to provide a learning resource for students and an updating information source for technicians covering the use of new technology in cartography]

Cartographic design and production (2nd edition, 1989) [print]
[Practical guide to map production & reproduction]

Cartography : thematic map design (5th ed. 1999) [print]
[An introductory textbook covering different types of map projections, map design, and map production]

Compendium of cartographic techniques (1988) [print]
[General outline of the techniques used in map production and reproduction]

Cybercartography: theory and practice (2005) [print & CD-ROM]
[Examines the major elements of cybercartography. A preview (including table of contents & bibliography is linked here]

History of cartography (3 volume set, 1987-2007) [print]
[Monumental scholarly survey of the development of cartography both as a science and an art]

How maps work: representation, visualization, and design (1995) [print]
[Provides a theoretical framework for the field of cartography. The table of contents is linked here. A book review is linked here]

Introduction to thematic cartography (1992) [print]
[A practical introduction to thematic cartography focusing on design and symbolisation]

Inventory of world topographic mapping (3 volumes, 1989-1993) [print]
[A country by country sourcebook on topographic mapping]

Making maps: a visual guide to map design for GIS (2005) [print]
[A guide to making effective maps using GIS. A book review is linked here]

Map Projections Overview [web access]
[Compiled by Peter H. Dana, Department of Geography, University of Colarado at Boulder]

Map projections : a reference manual (1995) [print]
[Covers the theory & practical problems of map projections, their development & their application to the design of images]

Map use : reading, analysis & interpretation (4th edition, 1998) [print]
[Comprehensive introduction to all aspects of map use]

Mapping it out : expository cartography for the Humanities & Social Sciences (1993) [print]
[Shows how to use expository cartography to heighten the impact of Humanities & Social Sciences publications. The table of contents is linked here. A book review is linked here]

Multimedia cartography (2nd edition, 2007) [print]
[Overview of the issues related to multimedia cartography]

Spatial database transfer standards 2 (1996) [print]
[International Cartographic Association publication which provides a set of scientific and technical characteristics by which any national or international spatial database transfer can be assessed]

Thematic mapping from satellite imagery : a guidebook (1994) [print]
[This guide book is an attempt to formulate general rules for cartographic production from satellite imagery]

Web cartography : developments and prospects (2001) [print]
[Examines the way maps are now used on the Internet instead of the traditional paper maps. There is also a website to support the book]

FINDING BOOKS USING THE LIBRARY CATALOGUE

Books can be found by searching the library catalogue. The following are some suggested starting points :

Cartographers
Cartography and design
Cartography and production
Digital mapping
Early maps
History of cartography
Map collections
Map industry
Map projection
Map publishing
Map reading
Maps Australia
Thematic maps
Topographic maps
Visualization and cartography

Click here if you need help with constructing searches using techniques such as truncation and Boolean operators

FINDING JOURNAL ARTICLES

Journal articles can be found through databases listed in the Databases for Geography guide.

Researchers needing to undertake a more comprehensive literature search should note the following bibliographies:

Bibliographie geographique internationale [print]
[Coverage is from 1915-1994]

Bibliographie cartographique internationale [print]
[Coverage is from 1946-1975]

Bibliographia Cartographica [print]
[Covers publications from 1974 to 1998]

Bibliography of map projections (2nd edition, 1997) [web access]

Bibliography of the history of Australia's national topographic mapping agencies (2003) [print]

Concise Bibliography of the History of Cartography [web access]
[A selected, annotated list of works on old maps and their makers, and on their collection, cataloguing, care, and use]

MAP LIBRARIES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The Map Library of the Department of Geographical & Environmental Studies is a major source for maps of Australia & Southeast Asia. It also houses a sizeable collection of aerial photographs, mainly related to South Australia. To access the Map Library contact Ms. C. Crothers in the Department.

Due to a shortage of space in the Map Library, the University of Adelaide Library houses a proportion of their collection - covering mainly Europe, Africa and the Americas. Maps in this part of their collection are listed in the library catalogue.

The State Library of South Australia is another major resource for maps.

WEB RESOURCES

The following are starting points for locating resources on the Web

Australian Cartographic Resources on the Internet
[From the National Library of Australia, this site includes information about map publishers, retailers, Australian map societies, Cadastres, Geodesy]

International Cartographic Association
[The ICA is the world authoritative body for cartography]

Map History/History of Cartography
[Gateway to the History of Cartography on the Web]

Map Libraries on the World Wide Web
[The guide includes map societies & organisations as well as libraries]

Oddens's Bookmarks
[Provides links to maps and atlases, interactive mapping services, sellers and publishers of cartographic material, cartographic journals, societies and collections]

Open Directory Project : Land Surveying
[Links to land surveying resources on the Internet]

Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
[Access to web-based maps held in the library as well as links to other collections]

Society of Cartographers
[The Society's aims are to support the practising cartographer and encourage and maintain a high standard of cartographic illustration by providing information and opportunities to meet and exchange views and techniques with fellow practising cartographers]

University of Waterloo Electronic Library : Cartographic Materials
[Links to cartographic electronic resources]

World of Maps
[Links to maps, spatial data and GIS on the Internet]

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