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Updates to Print Maps Collections Access (Geo-Math-Physics Library)

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When you visit the Geology-Math-Physics (GMP) Library this fall, you may notice big space changes that are now in progress.  As an early step to open up space, several map cases and cabinets that once lined the eastern and southern walls (entry level) have been moved to remote storage (UC Fishwick facility).  Cases of maps for the Tri-state region (Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky), highly used for teaching and research, remain onsite and have been consolidated in the library’s southwest corner.

To access maps, we highly recommend that you seek a digital version of any map.  One great resource for digital maps is the USGS, particularly for topographical maps.   If you need help locating digital maps, email the libraries’ Research & Data Services team at askdata@uc.edu.

For more information on print maps, including those which remain at GMP Library and those which are now located in remote storage, please review our research guide page on the map collection.  Please visit the GMP Library for assistance with any map located onsite.  To request a map in remote storage, please complete this form and a member of the Science and Engineering Libraries team will contact you and help with your needs.

UC’s science libraries – GMP Library and Chemistry-Biology Library – are undergoing major space changes and consolidation in light of the demolition of Crosley Tower, including the Chemistry-Biology Library space, in late 2025.  In preparation for this, the Chemistry-Biology Library will close after spring semester 2025 and its research collections will relocate to GMP Library over time.  We look forward to realizing a long-term vision for a combined science library.

Thank you to Marcia Johnson for the June 2024 image.

Second Mapathon to be held at UC Libraries – Nov 3rd, 2018

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On Nov 3rd, The Red Cross will hold their second Missing Maps Mapathon at UC Libraries in 475 Langsam from 10 am to 2 pm.  The information collected from a Mapathon helps the Red Cross identify the best locations to bring in emergency supplies, where to house emergency operations and what local resources they can collaborate with in emergency response efforts.  In order to participate, you do not need extensive mapping experience.  The maps are creating using the Open Street Map platform and you can learn quickly by watching these training videos (1. Create an Open Street Map account, 2. Learn to map buildings).

If you are interested to participate, please register here –  https://goo.gl/forms/b2sAl9zlS4ajSklg1  and watch the training videos.  A Pizza lunch will be provided for attendees.  Please bring a drink or refillable water bottle.  This is a great and fun way to get service hours if you need them.

Please contact Amy Koshoffer – ASKDATA@UC.EDU if you have questions about the event.  More information is provided in the attached flyer.

Flyer – Missing Maps Flyer rev. 10.3.18

First Mapathon held at UC Libraries

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On November 4th, UC Libraries partnered with the Cincinnati-Dayton Region office of the Red Cross and the Geography Graduate Student Association (GGSA) to hold a Missing Maps mapathon.

Students participating in mapathon

Twenty students, librarians and Red Cross members gathered at Langsam Library where Red Cross interns Michael Gladstone and Meri Sambou led the group through a brief training and explained the task assigned.

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Mapathon @ UCLibraries

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On Nov 4th, The Red Cross will hold a Missing Maps Mapathon at UC Libraries in 475 Langsam from 10 am to 2 pm.  The information collected from a Mapathon helps the Red Cross identify the best locations to bring in emergency supplies, where to house emergency operations and what local resources they can collaborate with in emergency response efforts.  In order to participate, you do not need extensive mapping experience.  The maps are creating using the Open Street Map platform and you can learn quickly by watching a training video.

If you are interested to participate, please register here – https://goo.gl/forms/Ln4LdEKcFNc7CUTt2 and watch the training video.

Please contact Amy Koshoffer – ASKGIS@UC.EDU if you have questions about the event.

More information in the attached flyer. GIS_LC_20171011_MissingMapsFlyer