Map/GIS Libraries’ Collections and Services in Greece: Challenges and Opportunities

Vardakosta, Ifigenia Map/GIS Libraries’ Collections and Services in Greece: Challenges and Opportunities., 2023 . In 15th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries (QQML 2023), Heraklion Greece, 29 May-3 June 2023. (Unpublished) [Presentation]

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Map/GIS Libraries are specialized organizations that provide access to maps, geospatial data, and related services to support education, research, and decision-making processes. The paper aims to present the current situation about Map/GIS Libraries in Greece while significant achievements and collections will be pointed out. Map/GIS Libraries face several challenges in meeting the increasing demand for geospatial data and analysis. The management of the geographical information, staffing, and funding issues will be highlighted while opportunities such as collaboration and open data initiatives will be emphasized as well. The paper concludes by proposing several actions that Map/GIS Libraries in Greece can adopt such as developing partnerships with other institutions, expanding their digital collections, and promoting their services to a broader audience.

Item type:	Presentation
Keywords:	Map/GIS Libraries, special collections, Greece, map collections, geographical collections, geographical services
Subjects:	D. Libraries as physical collections. F. Management. H. Information sources, supports, channels. I. Information treatment for information services L. Information technology and library technology
Depositing user:	Ιφιγένεια Βαρδακώστα
Date deposited:	16 Jun 2025 04:10
Last modified:	23 Jun 2025 13:38
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10760/46885

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