Spring 2008 GIS and Mapping Workshops at Woodruff Library

Emory Libraries is offering the following introductory level workshops on GIS and Mapping:

• Working with Digital USGS Topographic Maps
• Understanding Geographic Information Systems
• Locating Maps and Geospatial Data
• Map Design
• Google Earth and Google Maps

SimplyMap application added to Databases @ Emory

Emory Libraries has added the SimplyMap online mapping application to Databases @ Emory. SimplyMap lets users quickly create thematic maps and reports using powerful demographic, business, and marketing data. Visit the SimplyMap website for more details on functionality and data. For more information about this resource and to gain access on or off campus please visit Goizueta Business Library E-Resources.

Digital Sanborn Maps of Georgia Now Available to Emory Library Patrons

Digital Sanborn Maps (1867-1970) is a collection of large-scale landbook maps which includes information such as the outline of each building, the size and shape and construction materials, heights, and function of structures, location of windows and doors. The maps also give street names, street and sidewalk widths, property boundaries, building use, and house and block numbers. Textual information includes construction details, ownership and building use. Summary: Includes most of the fire insurance maps of Georgia produced by the Sanborn Map Company from the mid-1880s to around 1950. The black and white digital images were produced from microform of the Sanborn maps in the Library of Congress collection. Digital collection is searchable by city and date.