Established in 1968, the Department of Geography Map Library is the largest collection of cartographic material in Saskatchewan. A comprehensive collection of maps, atlases, cartobibliographies, periodicals, air photos, and other reference materials is maintained.

The Map Library is extensively used for research, seminars, and teaching purposes by the faculty, students and researchers from various departments of the University. As the centre for cartographic information, it also provides reference and consultation services to other educational institutions, government departments, business community, and the public in general.

Map Library Hours - Winter 2010

Location CL 316

Phone: 306-337-3116

Email: Geography.Maps.Library@uregina.ca

Map Collection
The map collection includes maps from all areas of the world on a variety of subjects. Major acquisitions consist of:

♦ global, continental and regional scales covering a variety of physical and human themes

♦ topographic maps ranging in scale from 1:2,500,000 to 1:25,000

♦ thematic maps on many subjects:

◊ political and administrative maps showing countries, states, provinces, counties, municipalities, census divisions, electoral districts, and town plans

◊ physical maps showing geology, hydrology, geomorphology, geophysics, relief, soils, vegetation, climate and weather

◊ Canada Land Inventory land capability maps
◊ human and economic maps showing population, land use, agriculture, minerals, industry, trade, transportation, urban analysis, etc.
◊ historical maps
◊ navigation charts

Aerial Photographs
The collection provides comprehensive coverage of Saskatchewan and is augmented with national and international sets both in bound and unbound formats.

Reference
Specialized and rare maps, atlases, gazetteers, and other reference materials are available. Reference and consultation services are provided.

Circulation
Faculty and staff of the University may borrow maps. Students and off-campus users require permission from the department cartographer, Julia Siemer (306-585-4405 or CL 329) or the Department Head.

Dates and Hours of Operation
Commonly open 1 week after the start of each semester (usually Fall and Winter, occasionally Spring/Summer), closed all university holidays including dates allotted for final exams at the end of each semester. For hours of operation each semester, please contact the Department Secretary at 306-585-4222.