Contact the Map Library
Map Librarians: Alex Gilardi, Lillian Amaral, & Joanna Vidal
Contact: maplib@sfsu.edu
Map Library Hours
Monday: 12:30 - 5:00p
Tuesday: 11:00a - 4:30p
Wednesday: 10:00a - 2:00p
Thursday: 9:00a - 5:00p
Friday: Closed
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
If you need assistance and the library is closed, please contact Erica Maciel in HSS 279 by phone at (415) 338-2049 or by email at emaciel@sfsu.edu.
The Map Library houses the maps, equipment and book collections of the School of the Environment at San Francisco State University. The Map Library is located in HSS 289.
Collections and Access
The library is a resource for geography students and other members of the campus community, and is open to the public. The map librarian can assist visitors in locating materials necessary for completing projects and assignments. If the library does not have materials that users need, the librarian will direct users to other sources. Materials available in the map library include, but are not limited to:
- Maps
- Field Research Equipment
- Atlases
- Dongles
- Assorted Small Equipment (Calculators, Rulers, etc.)
- Water Quality Equipment
- GNSS/GPS equipment
Field Equipment
Enrolled students may borrow equipment for geography class projects or independent research by presenting a student I.D. Professor approval may be necessary. Equipment is generally available for up to two weeks at a time, but borrowing periods may be shorter due to demand. Some equipment requires prior experience or training. All equipment must be returned clean and dry to the map librarian by the due date.
Learn more about the field equipment
Suggested Online Resources
UC Berkeley Earth Sciences and Map Library
University of Virginia Digital Map Library
Appalachian State University ArcSDE Database and Map Library
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection