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In 2002 BRICMICS (British and Irish Committee on Map Information and Cataloguing Systems) started compiling a list of British and Irish digital projects. 

Since that time several other registries have been established. There are currently 4 registries for map digitization projects (3 based in USA) and these are listed below.

Let me know if you know of any more!

Anne Taylor, Head of Map Department, Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR 
Tel: 01223-333041
email: aemt2(a)cam.ac.uk [Replace (a) with @]

 

A) The WAML (Western Association of Map Libraries) Scanning Project Clearinghouse.
https://www.viatime.org/waml/sea.php

  • Launched in March 2006. See also MAGIRT, below.
  • This Clearinghouse is an effort to create a union list of WAML’s digitization projects. Its goal is to increase knowledge of and accessibility to scanned items and to avoid duplication of effort.
  • Contributions are made via a password-protected on-line form.

It is primarily for WAML members though non-WAML members within WAML's principal region may also contribute. 

B) Map Scanning Registry: Map and Geospatial Round Table (MAGIRT) of the American Library Association (ALA).
https://alair.ala.org/handle/11213/14644

  • Maintained July 2006 to 2020.
  • The ALA MAGIRT Map Scanning Registry and the Western Association of Map Libraries (WAML) Scanning Project Clearinghouse have now been combined together. All records from both are now available in the ALA MAGIRT Map Scanning Registry.

Goals of this Registry are to:

  • Find out what scanning is being planned, in process, or complete for a particular geographic area
  • Head off any duplication of effort
  • Provide a resource to use for finding a particular digital image
  • Provide a resource for reviewing the various technical parameters used in different projects

They are interested in all map scanning projects, whether U.S. or international.

C) The Registry of U.S. Government Publication Digitization Projects. 

This registry is no longer maintained but is archived.

Many map collections contain numerous federally-produced maps.

This Registry:

  • Serves as a locator tool for publicly accessible collections of digitized U.S. Government publications
  • Increases awareness of U.S. Government publication digitization projects that are planned, in progress, or completed
  • Fosters collaboration for digitization projects
  • Provides models for future digitization projects

D) Michael - Multilingual Inventory of Cultural Heritage in Europe. 
http://www.michael-culture.org/

"Ground-breaking project that aims to open up worldwide access to the European cultural heritage. The project is supported by the European Commission. MICHAEL aims to provide simple and quick access to the digital collections of museums, libraries and archives from different European countries". Includes some maps.

Opening Times

Map Room Opening Times

Monday to Thursday 9am to 12:45pm and 2pm to 5:10pm
Friday 9am to 12:45pm and 2pm to 4:50pm 

i.e., we are closed lunch time, in the evenings and on Saturdays. However, given sufficient notice, we may be able to transfer Map Department items to the Rare Books Reading Room for consultation during these closed periods. 

Remember: Pencils only in the Map Room and No food or drink!

Where to Find Us

Library Floorplan

The Map Room - the Map Department's Reading Room - is on the first floor of the Library at the far end of the North Gallery. At the top of the stairs from the Library's Entrance Hall, turn right and the Map Room is at the end of the corridor. 

We are very close to the Tea Room.

Contact us

Map Department 
Cambridge University Library 
West Road 
Cambridge 
CB3 9DR 

Email: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk

Telephone:
+44 (0) 1223 333041
+44 (0) 1223 333042
 
Our LibGuide may help with some enquiries