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Film, Video Geography and Map Division Virtual Orientation

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About this Item

Title

  • Geography and Map Division Virtual Orientation

Summary

  • Reference librarians presented an introduction to the Geography and Map collections at the Library of Congress. This general orientation session highlights a wide range of cartographic formats and subject matter. The focus of the session is on search and discovery of maps and electronic resources in the Library???s new online catalog. Topics covered include search tips and tricks, research and collection guides, ways to engage with the collections online, and how to prepare for a future trip to the reading room. After the presentation, staff answered additional questions from attendees.

Event Date

  • Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Running Time

  • 59 minutes, 42 seconds

Online Format

  • image
  • online text
  • video

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Credit Line: Library of Congress

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Geography and Map Division Virtual Orientation. 2025. Video. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/video-10970/.

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(2025) Geography and Map Division Virtual Orientation. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/video-10970/.

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Geography and Map Division Virtual Orientation. 2025. Video. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/video-10970/>.