The Map Collection

The Map Collection was consolidated in 2015/2016 as part of the refurbishment of the Map Library into a dual-use Map Library / Collaboration Space.

The cataloguing of the Collection, a process that took many years, was completed following the move into the new facility. You can search the Map Catalogue by downloading the Map Catalogue Search Tool.

Once you unzip the file, you run the .EXE (windows only)  file inside the folder to access the database. A copy is also installed on the desktop for all users in the TOL and on the computer in the Map Library.

The maps are located in the cabinets that are now spread through the G03 suite as indicated in the graphic below. Map locations are identified by a combination of cabinet letters and draw numbers.

In order to maintain the Collection for use in future research and teaching:

• Complete a loan form when both borrowing and returning maps
• Return the maps you borrow to the correct location
• The standard loan period is three (3) weeks – this is a shared facility, please respect it

If the map you are looking does not appear to be here, it may be out on loan. so it may be worth checking back again and/or asking one of the SAL Tech staff to check whether a loan form has been submitted.

Map Collection Catalog

                 TOL on left | Map Library on right