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World map in two hemispheres with decorative border. Hemispheres are centered on areas around New Zealand and England respectively
A new and correct map of the world projected upon the plane of the horizon laid down from the newest discoveries and most exact observations. Charles Price, 1714. Geography and Map Division.

Virtual Orientation to the Geography and Map Division: Tuesday 10/8

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Curious about our collections? Please join Geography and Map Division staff tomorrow for a virtual orientation to our collections and resources!

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm (Eastern)

Location: Online

Register for this session here!

Reference librarians Amelia Raines and Lena Denis will present an introduction to the Geography and Map collections at the Library of Congress. This orientation session, aimed at the general public, will highlight a wide range of cartographic formats and subject matter. The focus of the session will be on maps and online resources available to all patrons any time or place in the world. Topics covered will also include search tips and tricks, research and collection guides, ways to engage with the collections online, and how to prepare for a future trip to the reading room. After the presentation, staff look forward to answering additional questions from attendees.

Comments (2)

  1. How accurate are borders as far as division from other property such as private sectors that may not be displayed with in the contexts of a map due to privacy issues?

    • That likely depends on the map. Feel free to reach out to us via Ask a Librarian if you have a question about a specific map.

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