MAPCART

Saman Goudarzi; Bronwen Glover; Kelly Penfold

doi:10.15353/acmla.n175.6387

MAPCART

Authors

Saman Goudarzi McMaster University
Bronwen Glover McMaster University
Kelly Penfold McMaster University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15353/acmla.n175.6387

Keywords:

Flat sheet maps, Map transportation, Map cart, Map truck, Preservation

Abstract

This manual addresses the challenges associated with the physical handling of flat sheet maps, advocating for the use of concave supports during their transportation. It provides an alternative to commercially procured map carts by offering step-by-step instructions and illustrations for constructing a map cart in-house.

Author Biographies

Saman Goudarzi, McMaster University

Cartographic Resources Librarian

Bronwen Glover, McMaster University

Archives and Book Conservator

Kelly Penfold, McMaster University

Library Media Specialist

References

Andrew, Paige G. “A case for moving maps with care: A review of map trucks.” WAML Information Bulletin 28, (1996): 15 23.

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Published

2025-03-13

How to Cite

Goudarzi, S., Glover, B., & Penfold, K. (2025). MAPCART. Bulletin - Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives (ACMLA), (175), 11–21. https://doi.org/10.15353/acmla.n175.6387

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Issue

No. 175 (2025): ACMLA Bulletin Winter 2025

Section

Articles

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