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Map Library
303-492-7578 (ph)
303-735-4879 (fax)
Mailing Address:
Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
University Libraries, University of Colorado
184 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
Physical Address:
Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
Benson Earth Sciences, lower level
2200 Colorado Avenue
Boulder, CO 80309
Katie Lage
Earth Sciences and Map Librarian, Acting Head
Bibliographer for Geology, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Maps, and GIS Data
303-735-4917
Katie.Lage@colorado.edu
Naomi Heiser
Map Library Cataloging Manager
General Professional III
303-492-4966
Naomi.Heiser@colorado.edu
Ilene Raynes
Map Library Operations Manager
General Professional III
303-492-4487
Ilene.Raynes@colorado.edu
The Map Library is also staffed by a number of wonderful student employees.
Our student employees can be reached at the Map
Library circulation and reference desk number:
303-492-7578
Location
We are located at approximately 40° 0' 29" N, 105° 15' 55" W, T1N, R70W, Section 31, SE 1/4 in the Benson Earth Sciences building. Enter the Earth Sciences Library on the first floor on the southwest side. Take the elevator or stairs to the lower level.
Our address is
Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
Benson Earth Sciences, lower level
2200 Colorado Avenue184 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
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- Bus Service
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- DIA Info
Bus service detailed information.
Regional Transportation District (RTD) regional buses that stop by the campus include:
AB (Denver International Airport / Boulder)
BV Local (Market Street Station, Denver / Boulder)
BX Express (Market Street Station, Denver / Boulder)DD (Colorado Station, Denver / Boulder)
DM (Anschutz-Fitzsimons Campus / Boulder)
GS (Golden / Boulder)
J (Longmont / Boulder)
N (Nederland / Boulder)
The closest stop to Norlin is Broadway & Euclid / UMC.
Regional Transportation District (RTD) local buses that stop by the campus include
203, 204, 205, Hop, Skip, Jump, Leap, Bound, Stampede.
Students can also use The Buff Bus to and from the Williams Village area dorms.
Directions to the University
Directions to Earth Sciences & Map Library in the Benson Earth Sciences Building
Campus Map: Benson Earth Sciences Building
from the North (e.g., Longmont or Fort Collins):
Take the Diagonal Highway (Highway 119) to 28th Street. Turn left on 28th Street (this continues to be Highway 119) to Colorado Ave. Turn right on Colorado. Just past Folsom Ave, there is a public parking lot on Colorado Ave. on the left (south).
from the South (e.g., from Denver) on Highway 36:
Turn left on to Colorado Ave. Just past Folsom Ave, there is a public parking lot on Colorado Ave. on the left (south).
For personalized driving directions, go to Google.
Parking is available at meters in a lot to the east of Benson Earth Sciences. The meters take dollar coins, quarters, and credit cards. The Library does not have change. The parking lot on the West side of Benson is available for public parking after 5pm. A paid parking slip is required from the vending machine in the lot. It accepts credit cards. Parking is also available in the Euclid Parking Garage, adjacent to the UMC.
For detailed information about parking on campus, please visit the Parking and Transportation Services web site or call them at 303-492-7384.
- Denver International Airport (DIA) is the closest major airport to Boulder. The DIA web site provides maps and directions as well as information on flights, parking, security, and ground transportation.
- The DIA web site also provides links to the major car rental companies operating out of DIA.
- The SuperShuttle is a scheduled airport shuttle service running between DIA and many of the major Boulder hotels. Door-to-door service is also available. The number for Boulder reservations is 303-227-0000.
- The Regional Transportation District (RTD) offers a skyRide bus service between DIA and Boulder. The buses stop downtown as well as at the University.
- Many other shuttles, vans, commercial buses, and taxi services run between Boulder and Denver.
- Boulder Colorado USA is the web site of the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau. It provides all kinds of information about visiting Boulder, including a quick but comprehensive guide to air and ground transportation which includes driving directions and maps.
Circulation Policy
Most maps can be checked out from the library. Many of our CDs may also
be checked out. Atlases, reference materials, and maps published before
1950, rare or fragile maps, or those encapsulated between mylar do not
circulate. Most non-circulating items may be photocopied or scanned. Circulation
of Map Library materials is at the discretion of Map Library staff.
Maps and CDs circulate for 14 days to patrons with valid library photo ID. Please complete check-outs 15 minutes prior to
closing.
Please return maps to the Map Library, during our
business hours. Hand the map to an employee or place in the return
box in front of the reference desk. You may request a return receipt
if you wish.
Loan Policies | Renewals | Fines
Notes about Borrowing Map Library Materials
Maps are delicate items. Please handle them with care. If you need to hang
the map up for a presentation, please ask for a hanging kit. Do not
put pins in the maps. Please do not take our maps on a trip out
in the field. We will give you a protective tube or envelope when you
check out a map; please return the map in it. If we give you the map
rolled in a tube, please do not fold it.
For library instruction requests, please contact:
Katie Lage
Earth Sciences and Map Librarian, Acting Head
Bibliographer for Geology, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Maps, and GIS Data
303-735-4917
Katie.Lage@colorado.edu
Earth Sciences & Map Library
OIT laptops for check-out
OIT managed, IdentiKey-protected computers: 10
Scarpies: 4
Library Public Terminals, 2-hour time limit: 5
The MFD (multi-function device) in the Map Llibrary copies and scans in color or black and white. (Imaging in the Libraries - more information.)
GIS Software in the Map Library
The MFD (multi-function device) in the Map Library copies and scans in color or black and white.
Imaging in the Libraries - more information.
Laptops are available for a two hour loan period on a first come, first served basis upstairs at the Earth Sciences desk.
Technology Check-Out: Laptops, Calculators, Headphones, Adapters/Dongles, White Board Kits
The Map Library offers a quiet area to study. There are several large tables and many individual carrels.
A Group Study Room is upstairs in the Earth Sciences Library. It is available on a first come, first served basis.
