University of Wisconsin–Madison

Research Resources

Map library staff can assist with various research requests, and have developed online subject guides to assist patrons with citing cartographic and aerial photo sources, as well locating relevant resources and information related to Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Globe collection in the Robinson map Library


Guide to Citing Geospatial Data, Maps and Atlases
This guide is a good summary of the different ways to properly cite cartographic materials, from maps to aerial photographs.

Mapping and GIS Library Research Guide
Information covering all mapping and GIS topics at UW-Madison.