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Main Authors: Kollen, Christine, Linberger, Peter, Wassertzug, Deborah, Winkler, Joseph
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1998
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED420322
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author Kollen, Christine
Linberger, Peter
Wassertzug, Deborah
Winkler, Joseph
author_facet Kollen, Christine
Linberger, Peter
Wassertzug, Deborah
Winkler, Joseph
Kollen, Christine
Linberger, Peter
Wassertzug, Deborah
Winkler, Joseph
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contents Incorporating Map Librarianship into the Library Science Curriculum: A Rationale and Guide. Kollen, Christine Linberger, Peter Wassertzug, Deborah Winkler, Joseph Educational Needs Information Science Library Collections Library Education Library Materials Library Science Maps Nonprint Media Maps possess many unique attributes which standard library materials do not, and as a result they are not covered in standard library science courses such as reference, cataloging, collection development, and preservation. Some library schools have responded to this by offering a specialized course in map librarianship. However, few schools offer these courses, and most are geared toward students interested in full-time map librarian positions. Many librarians, especially public librarians, find themselves responsible for their institution's map collection in addition to their primary responsibilities. Few have any educational background in map librarianship. This paper reviews the current state of map librarian education, demonstrates how maps are used in various types of libraries, discusses the impact of digital technology on map libraries, and recommends that education for map librarianship be incorporated into the core library and information studies courses. In the appendix are outlines which can serve as guides for units on maps within standard library sciences courses. (Author)
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spellingShingle Incorporating Map Librarianship into the Library Science Curriculum: A Rationale and Guide.
Kollen, Christine
Linberger, Peter
Wassertzug, Deborah
Winkler, Joseph
Educational Needs
Information Science
Library Collections
Library Education
Library Materials
Library Science
Maps
Nonprint Media
Incorporating Map Librarianship into the Library Science Curriculum: A Rationale and Guide. Kollen, Christine Linberger, Peter Wassertzug, Deborah Winkler, Joseph Educational Needs Information Science Library Collections Library Education Library Materials Library Science Maps Nonprint Media Maps possess many unique attributes which standard library materials do not, and as a result they are not covered in standard library science courses such as reference, cataloging, collection development, and preservation. Some library schools have responded to this by offering a specialized course in map librarianship. However, few schools offer these courses, and most are geared toward students interested in full-time map librarian positions. Many librarians, especially public librarians, find themselves responsible for their institution's map collection in addition to their primary responsibilities. Few have any educational background in map librarianship. This paper reviews the current state of map librarian education, demonstrates how maps are used in various types of libraries, discusses the impact of digital technology on map libraries, and recommends that education for map librarianship be incorporated into the core library and information studies courses. In the appendix are outlines which can serve as guides for units on maps within standard library sciences courses. (Author)
title Incorporating Map Librarianship into the Library Science Curriculum: A Rationale and Guide.
topic Educational Needs
Information Science
Library Collections
Library Education
Library Materials
Library Science
Maps
Nonprint Media
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED420322