Finding maps

Finding maps in the University Library

Most of the maps are housed on the 2nd Floor of the Library. To find out more about our collection and the catalogues available to help you identify useful maps see the Maps, atlases and gazetteers page.

For a more detailed guide to finding maps using the catalogues, see the Detailed guide to finding maps page.

If you need to consult maps please contact Judith Fox, the Map Librarian. She can advise on the types of maps available and guide you to the ones most suited to your needs.

Finding maps online

Our Maps and GIS: useful websites page has many links both to collections of maps online and interactive maps. Sites about maps are also listed.

See also Digital maps and geographical data

Finding maps held by other libraries

• WorldCat - this database is a vast union catalogue containing references to millions of publications held in libraries across the world, including maps.
• Copac Academic and National Library Catalogue – this database is a union catalogue of British libraries. A tab allows searching specifically for maps.

How do I get hold of maps not held at Reading?

If you find details of a map not held in our Library we may be able to get it for you from another library, or you could visit another library which has a copy. For more information contact Judith Fox, the Map Librarian.

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