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Assistance with Finding and Using Maps & GIS Data

  • Map Collection staff will provide assistance in locating maps, and in using materials and equipment.
  • Staff are available whenever the Map Collection is open, to assist researchers to find and use any geographic information.
  • Atlases and books in the Map Collection are listed in the Library Catalogue. Some maps are listed in the Library catalogue, but not all are catalogued. To find maps, use a "Subject" or "Subject Keyword" search and include the word "maps" in your search, e.g. "china maps". If the Library catalogue does not list maps for your geographic area, please ask Library staff for assistance.
  • Geospatial data is listed in a web database at http://library.mcmaster.ca/maps/geospatial. Some data can be downloaded directly from Internet links. Data that is available to "McMaster Students / Staff / Faculty only" can be requested from the Director of Library Services, Maps, Data and GIS <libgis @ mcmaster.ca>

Equipment in the Map Collection

  • Computers with GIS software and electronic atlases
  • Microfilm readers
  • Microfiche readers
  • Magnifiers
  • Planimeters (for measuring map areas)
  • Opisometers (for measuring map distances)
  • Stereoscopes (for viewing aerial photography)
 

Computers with GIS and Numeric Data Software

  • Eight computers with GIS and numeric data software are located in Mills Library, 2nd floor, on a counter running along the north wall of the Liaison office.
  • Two computers with GIS software are located in Mills Library, in the Map Collection, L110.
  • Available software is listed at http://library.mcmaster.ca/equipment/data-gis-computers
 

Consultation Services

  • Visitors to the Lloyd Reeds Map Collection are welcome. For general questions, contact mapref @ mcmaster.ca or telephone ext. 24745.
  • For GIS services, contact the Director of Library Services, Maps, Data and GIS (moulder @ mcmaster.ca) for an appointment.

 

Instruction Services

  • Class instruction sessions and geospatial data demonstrations can be arranged by contacting the Director of Library Services, Maps, Data and GIS (moulder @ mcmaster.ca). Instruction can be arranged regarding geographic information tools and resources, census geography, Geographic Information Systems and geospatial data availability, or other topics related to geographic information on request.
  • Individual and group assistance in selecting geospatial data is available by appointment. Contact the Director of Library Services, Maps, Data and GIS, at moulder @ mcmaster.ca or telephone ext. 21573.

 

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