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The Map Library in New Millennium - Hardcover

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9780838935187: The Map Library in New Millennium

Synopsis

In this authoritative and comprehensive new work, an international panel of experts cover a wide range of issues relating to map librarianship in the new millennium including: -- New technologies in the map room -- The changing profile of the map user -- The Internet and the World Wide Web -- Metadata and standards -- Geographical information systems (GIS) -- Digital conservation and conversion -- Access to maps and spatial data -- Intellectual property rights

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Review

"One of the best things about this book is its coverage. It examines the whole topic, making it a must for so many people in the mapping world... All in all a great resource and a must-have for anybody working with maps or anybody just interested in them!"

"The authors present an important and timely group of essays on the changing nature of the map library... [A] wonderful mix of complimentary ideas and arguments."

..".welcome reading and perhaps direction for policy makers and a technological update for spatial data librarians."

..".an excellent summary of what is and should be happening."

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