The Mac room currently include G3s, PCs, scanners, a dedicated printer and access to high-quality colour plotting. The Macs are loaded with a range of design software, including Macromedia FreeHand, PhotoShop, PageMaker and DreamWeaver, all widely used within industry. We have a policy of updating the hardware and software. The collection tries to reflect the diversity of cartographic products from throughout the world, and has an excellent representative collection. The University Library also has a large collection of maps and atlases.
Atlases are many and diverse in nature.
The University subscribes to the Digimap project, allowing students wide access to a range of OS digital map information. The University Library has a comprehensive set of books, journals, CD-ROMS, videos and other items on the subject of cartography. By amalgamating the teaching and research facilities of Cartography and the School of Planning, GIS has become a major area of growth within the Centre. The Library s collection of GIS material is strong, and we try to acquire all new material that is relevant to the discipline. This page is maintained by the School of Planning.