Examining the Background, Duties and Perceptions of Today’s Map Librarians

IF 0.3 Q4 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE Journal of Map & Geography Libraries Pub Date : 2021-01-02 DOI:10.1080/15420353.2022.2025988
Kimberly A. Plassche
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Abstract The traditional map library full of map drawers, aerial photographs, atlases and globes has evolved to include computer terminals and data collection equipment. Library patrons are accessing maps and geospatial data digitally. As the library has changed, so has the role of the map librarian. Historically, specialized coursework for map librarianship has been minimal in graduate library science programs. To effectively support library users of geographic information system (GIS), education is needed in this field, as well. A survey was distributed to map librarians via email listserv with a goal of observing trends in job duties and educational backgrounds of today’s map librarians. The views of 67 responding map librarians regarding training, professional development and the direction of map librarianship as a profession were also collected. The resulting data show a strong need for training opportunities for work with paper maps as well as GIS data and software.
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考察当今地图馆员的背景、职责和观念
摘要传统的地图图书馆充满了地图抽屉、航空照片、地图册和地球仪,现在已经发展到包括计算机终端和数据收集设备。图书馆的读者正在以数字方式访问地图和地理空间数据。随着图书馆的变化,地图馆员的角色也发生了变化。从历史上看,地图图书馆学的专业课程在研究生图书馆学课程中很少。为了有效地支持地理信息系统(GIS)的图书馆用户,也需要该领域的教育。通过电子邮件列表服务向地图馆员分发了一份调查,目的是观察当今地图馆员的工作职责和教育背景的趋势。还收集了67名回应的地图馆员对培训、专业发展和地图图书馆专业方向的看法。由此产生的数据表明,在使用纸质地图以及地理信息系统数据和软件方面,迫切需要培训机会。
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Journal of Map & Geography Libraries
Journal of Map & Geography Libraries INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-
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83.30%
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Map & Geography Libraries is a multidisciplinary publication that covers international research and information on the production, procurement, processing, and utilization of geographic and cartographic materials and geospatial information. Papers submitted undergo a rigorous peer-review process by professors, researchers, and practicing librarians with a passion for geography, cartographic materials, and the mapping and spatial sciences. The journal accepts original theory-based, case study, and practical papers that substantially advance an understanding of the mapping sciences in all of its forms to support users of map and geospatial collections, archives, and similar institutions.
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