Oxford LibGuides: Maps: Introduction

Purpose of this guide

This guide is intended for students and researchers seeking support in finding maps in the Bodleian's collections.

Use this guide to find out about how to search the catalogue, and how to find different types of maps including series mapping, Ordnance Survey maps and online resources.

Guide contents

Introduction
Guide contents, Map Room news and contact details
Finding maps on SOLO
How to search for maps in the libraries' collections
Finding maps on SOLO (2)
More searching techniques if you can't find what you're looking for.
Can't find it?
Can't find the maps you're after? Let us help!
Map Room card catalogue Flipbook
An online view of the old Map Room card catalogue, now largely integrated into SOLO
Ordnance Survey maps
Guidance on finding large scale OS maps in the Bodleian
Local and estate maps
How to find local and estate maps, including those in unpublished sources.
Series mapping and graphic indexes
Where to start with series mapping - often the best option for detailed large scale maps
Want a map image?
Information on where to find online images of maps
Making your own maps
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Information on making your own maps using GIS can be found on the Map Room website

Map Room news

Weston Library
Maps are consulted in the Rare Books and Manuscripts Reading Room of the Weston Library. More information can be found on the Weston Library website.
The Bodleian Map Room blog
We share maps from our collection and their stories on the Bodleian Map Room blog.
Bodleian Map Room website
Find out more about the Bodleian's map collections on our website.

Contact us:

Email: maps@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Phone: 01865 277013
Address: Map Room, Weston Library, Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG