Maps & Atlases
Information and resources about the UBC map collection.
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How to Cite Maps
Maps like other published works are copyright-protected. The following guides can help you figure out the best method to cite maps and ensure that you are giving proper attribution to others physical and intellectual work:
- Best Practices in Citation of Cartographic MaterialsThe Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives (ACMLA) has produced this useful guide to the best practices for citing maps and related materials.
- Guide to Citing Maps and AtlasesThis useful guide from McMaster University give examples for various kinds of maps and atlas citations.
- Citation ExamplesThis guide from the University of Ottawa offers a list of examples of map citations.
Other Citation Resources
- UBC Library How to CiteA guide to general citation practices and how to format references.
- UBC Library How to Cite DataA guide for citing and referencing data.
- UBC Library Citation ManagementGuide to citation management tools, such as Mendeley, Zotero, Refworks, and Endnote.
- Ohio State University Steps For Writing CitationsA Step by step guide for writings citations. Also includes a quiz on recognising the parts of a proper citation.
- Last Updated: February 19, 2025