Overview

The Maps Collection provides the principal map reference service for the campus library system. It also provides research and teaching assistance for cartographic resources as well as instruction in the use of these materials.

Circulation

Many of the materials in the collection may be checked out. Considerations restricting circulation include format, size, reference and research needs, and preservation. North Carolina materials, except USGS topographic quadrangles, generally do not circulate. Loan periods range from two hours to one week with renewal possible. All materials are subject to immediate recall. Eligible borrowers include UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, staff and students, TRLN and other UNC campus students, faculty and staff, and those with a valid UNC-Chapel Hill library borrower's card. See Borrower's Cards for more information.

Scanning and Photocopying

Depending on the size of the map, it can be scanned or photocopied in Davis Library. If the map is otherwise too large, arrangements can be made to have the map scanned.

Interlibrary Borrowing

The Maps Collection accepts requests from other libraries through the Library's Interlibrary Department. Not all materials in the Maps Collection are available for borrowing. Materials borrowed are restricted to use in the requesting library. Format considerations frequently necessitate filling requests with photocopies. Reference or research assistance can be provided for requested materials that do not circulate.

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