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Library Resources
for
ENVD 4794
Fall 2008Chinook:
Use Chinook, the Libraries' catalog, to search for maps, books, government documents, and other library materials. Login to view your account and renew items online.
General instructions for searching ChinookResources off Campus:Pascal Prospector and Interlibrary Loan
Tips on Searching for Maps (see handout)
Searching for Historical Maps & Atlases
Will find records for historical maps (or atlases with maps) of Boston.
Other techniques: Browsing by subject heading; Searching for historical atlases of a region or state.
University of Colorado Digital Library (CUDL): digital images, maps, and more
Find Articles & More: Databases by subject area
Accessing Library Resources from Off-Campus
Use VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Install the VPN software on your computer and login to the VPN using your IdentiKey account.
Instructions: ITS VPN Information Page. ITS Help Desk at (303) 735-HELP.
Map Resources
Current & Historical:
Chinook
Map Library's uncataloged collection
Atlases
Top Online Resources
Historical:
David Rumsey
Perry-Castañeda Library at the University of Texas at Austin
Library of Congress Map Collections
Current:
Google Earth: Current satellite imagery, 3D building view, street level view,
Terraserver-USA: Current aerial photographs and topographic maps of the United States
More Resources & Help
Map Library Links & Web Resources
Search the Research & Subject Guides Database for more help. Try a search for 'historical maps'.
Research Help
- Government Publications Library: Government reports, plans, documents, census information, government agency reports, and more.
- Norlin Library Research & Instruction Department : Research help in person or by email or chat
- Art & Architecture Collection website
- Research & Subject Guides
- How do I...?
- How to Cite a Source (Electronic & Print): tools and style guides
- Maps Citation Guides: tips on important cartographic elements to cite
- How do I?... Evaluate Sources
- Research Tutorial: Module 4 "Why Documentation Matters"
- Refworks: web-based citation database. Tutorial
Map Library
Research Help
maplib@colorado.edu
303-492-7578
