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Film, Video Geography and Map Orientation

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About this Item

Title

  • Geography and Map Orientation

Summary

  • This orientation provides a general introduction to the world’s largest map library, focusing on collections and resources accessible online from anywhere. Explore a treasure trove of maps, atlases and cartographic resources followed by a Q&A session with a map librarian.

Event Date

  • Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Running Time

  • 1 hour, 20 seconds

Online Format

  • image
  • online text
  • video

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Geography and Map Orientation. 2025. Video. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/video-10678/.

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(2025) Geography and Map Orientation. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/video-10678/.

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Geography and Map Orientation. 2025. Video. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/video-10678/>.