Library Resources for GEOG 1F90 “Hometown” assignment Colleen Beard Map & Geography Librarian
A Librarian’s approach to the Hometown Assignment … Getting started with “PART A”
Ten sources, referenced properly using a legitimate citation format. Try to have a varied set of sources including maps, articles, magazines, newspapers and books and include at least two websites (you may include as many as you wish). Please use at least one map as they provide a wealth of information. Annotated bibliography includes…
There is a Map Library on campus! Maps Air photos Digital “map” data Books & Atlases
Maps of your “hometown” will show… Geographical ‘lay of the land’ Transportation network Residential; commercial; industrial; park areas Barriers for urban growth
Topographic maps Waterways Transportation network Agriculture/rural areas Elevation features Niagara escarpment Residential; parks;commercial areas BROCK
Where to find topo maps? Map Library website! > Local Topographic maps Toporama Toporama – federal web site Visit the Map Library Mackenzie Chown Rm. C306
Use historical topo maps… …to trace urban growth
Using Census maps to locate populations
Create your own map from the GeoSearch websiteGeoSearch
Where to find Census maps… Statistics Canada Statistics Canada website Map Library web site
A city street map – check your glove compartment!
Google maps
1.Maps sources: topographic (current and historical) census maps street maps Google Maps as a source for aerial imagery Map recap…
Official city plans and other documents City websitesCity websites – excellent source for city documents Map Library – search library catalogue for OP’s
1.Maps sources: topographic (current and historical) census maps street maps Google Maps as a source for aerial imagery 2.Official City websites – OP’s and other documents Map recap…
Library James A. Gibson Library
Recap library resources: InfoSkills workshops! Library website – it’s yours to explore! Find a book Research a topic in… GEOGRAPHY (encyclopedia for definitions) Use RACER to search other libraries Geography related Journal Databases GOOGLE News!
How to reference…. “These must be referenced using proper citation format and must be listed in alphabetical order as they would appear in a Bibliography.” Map referencing cheat sheet on WebCT Library “research tools”
MACKENZIE CHOWN C306 (across from Geography Dept.)