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Purpose: The article addresses the problem of conceptual changes in the concept of maps and cartography that are reflected in the work in cartographic collections of libraries. The introductory part is followed by a theoretical overview which highlights the development and changes of the definition of the term map. It also emphasizes conceptual changes between the web cartography and geographic information systems (GIS). The article further systemizes characteristics of geospatial data, which differ from others in terms of size, diversity and the rate of change - this requires additional effort in cataloguing, management and preservation. The emphasis is on GeoHydra, geospatial data infrastructure of Stanford University library and cartographic collection of the Cartography and Geological Institute of Catalonia with its virtual maps in geospatial infrastructure in Catalonia - both are examples of cartographic collections of academic and special libraries that provide a rapid and easy access to complex geospatial data. Methodology/Approach: The desk review presents modern findings on conceptual changes at the level of real / virtual map and online cartography, and systematized characteristics of geospatial data as well. Content analysis shows efforts required in cataloguing, management and long-term preservation of spatial data in order to enable effective access to geoinformation. Results: Even though geospatial data are generated according to the established standards, results of content analysis show that there are still many unresolved issues in their capture, management and storage. At present, only few map collections are effectively coping with their complex structure. Research limitations: Relevant literature is available mostly for map and geoinformation collections from the US. Resources for European countries are scarce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Wide use of web mapping and online geolocation services have changed search models and users' requirements for presentation, navigation and access to library collections, wherein the spatial retrieval with coordinates in the background is certainly one of the options. Methodology/approach: The contribution is based on the analysis and comparison of elements for formal georeferencing in MARC formats and metastandards for spatial data ISO 19115 and FGDC CSDMG as well as gazetteers for geographical names such as ADL Gazetteer Protocol, ADL Gazetteer Content Standard, Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names and GeoNames for informal georeferencing. Results: Today's technology allowing connection of online library catalogs with online registers for geographical names and geographical forms, the general subject headings, Wikipedia and other sources of information can dramatically change not only the geographical information search and access to cartographic materilas in libraries, but also to library resources in general. Research limitation: Insufficient number of examples of how libraries take advantage of geographic names and geographic codes in bibliographic records. Originality/practical implications: Results of the study are useful for the development of library services based on georeferencing of bibliographic records. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The paper presents the most important maps of the present-day Slovenian territory from 16th to 19th century contributed by many foreign and local authors. Due to technological, social, political, economic, cultural, and ideological conditions their image was constantly changing. Some of them are highlighting the key turning points in a centuries-long cartographic development. Methodology/approach: The survey is based on the analysis of primary sources held in the Map Collection of the National and University Library as well as in Geographical museum of Scientific Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts. The existing secondary sources, particularly the literature and the results of selected projects, are also critically evaluated. From the scientific point of view the paper is interdisciplinary although its content mostly affects the scope of cartography. Results: The inductive method offers conclusions on the role of maps as a medium for transferring different information. Maps are presented either in the light of their communicative value or in the light of using modern cartographic principles. Maps as graphic images captured on paper demonstrate technological development of selected historical periods and characteristics of different countries, their people, and especially the emergence of individual countries and national border changes. Research limitation: Due to limitations in the length of the study text we focus only on the selected items of the cartographic collection and their authors. As usually, we were unable to avoid important cartographers, such as Valvasor, Florjančič and Kozler. The major national cartographic materials held by a two institutions, the National and University Library and GIAM ZRC SAZU Geographical Museum are exposed. Originality/practical implications: The originality of this paper lies mainly in the fact that we deal with maps and their authors together with the impact of technological development on the image of the maps. We also expose their informative value as they reflect not only the cartographer's views about the world, but also the current values of the society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]