Berkeley Map Library

windsaloft · 10-06-2008, 15:57

Earth Sciences & Map Library-University of California, Berkeley

There is not a chart or map that cannot be found there, I think. A handful of world sailors tell me they go here to research their travels prior to planning/obtaining their paper nav charts. For what it is worth.

The Library is equipped with two self-service photocopy machines, one of which is a photocopier/printer. The photocopier/printer is networked to the public workstations and can make black-and-white and color copies, up to 11 x 17 inches. Photocopy services are also provided by the Library Photocopy Services, located in 321 Moffitt Library, 238 Boalt Hall, and 2101 Valley Life Sciences Building. Oversize copies, up to 36 inches by any length, may be obtained at various commercial services located just off-campus.

Charlie · 10-06-2008, 18:20

Windsaloft:

What a cool source. Does anyone worry about the copyright of the charts? Have you been there?

scotte · 11-06-2008, 07:50

Thank you, I had no idea that existed!

Randyonr3 · 11-06-2008, 08:52

Good information, and nice that we live close enough to take advantage of it.
was checking out some of the Aerial photos of the area and you can see almost everything,
Hey Scotte,
you left your deck brush on the dock...............just kiddin ya.

windsaloft · 11-06-2008, 18:07

One of our good friends, a Club Nautique instructor and cruiser of 20 years all about the Pacific, turned us on to it. Apparently no problems making copies of whatever they have for personal use, and tons of stuff to reference to decide what you actually want to buy. All govt charts and products are non-copyrighted.

As a school teacher, he can go free. As a general public, he says you have to join as a member --- but the fee is pretty reasonable. We've only been on a short visit as a guest --- I've not gone to research full time, but between him and another delivery skipper I know who also suggested it, we are going to pursue time there more diligently as we hit the winter months and final planning phases for our journeying next year.

Charlie · 11-06-2008, 18:14

Sounds great I could use some charts of Mexico West Coast.

scotte · 11-06-2008, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randyonr3

you left your deck brush on the dock...............just kiddin ya.

I blame my son, it's all his fault!

Can students get access to this for free? Can they bring guests? One of our interns is a UCB student, and I wonder if she can get me in... Hmmmmm....

10-06-2008, 15:57	#1
windsaloft Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay area at present Boat: Mason 33 Posts: 111	Berkeley Map Library Earth Sciences & Map Library-University of California, Berkeley There is not a chart or map that cannot be found there, I think. A handful of world sailors tell me they go here to research their travels prior to planning/obtaining their paper nav charts. For what it is worth. The Library is equipped with two self-service photocopy machines, one of which is a photocopier/printer. The photocopier/printer is networked to the public workstations and can make black-and-white and color copies, up to 11 x 17 inches. Photocopy services are also provided by the Library Photocopy Services, located in 321 Moffitt Library, 238 Boalt Hall, and 2101 Valley Life Sciences Building. Oversize copies, up to 36 inches by any length, may be obtained at various commercial services located just off-campus. __________________ When is the last time you tried something for the first time?

10-06-2008, 18:20	#2
Charlie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nevada City. CA Boat: Sceptre 41 Ohana Posts: 1,532 Images: 2	Windsaloft: What a cool source. Does anyone worry about the copyright of the charts? Have you been there? __________________ Fair Winds, Charlie Between us there was, as I have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other's yarns -- and even convictions. Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad

11-06-2008, 18:07	#5
windsaloft Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay area at present Boat: Mason 33 Posts: 111	One of our good friends, a Club Nautique instructor and cruiser of 20 years all about the Pacific, turned us on to it. Apparently no problems making copies of whatever they have for personal use, and tons of stuff to reference to decide what you actually want to buy. All govt charts and products are non-copyrighted. As a school teacher, he can go free. As a general public, he says you have to join as a member --- but the fee is pretty reasonable. We've only been on a short visit as a guest --- I've not gone to research full time, but between him and another delivery skipper I know who also suggested it, we are going to pursue time there more diligently as we hit the winter months and final planning phases for our journeying next year. __________________ When is the last time you tried something for the first time? Last edited by windsaloft; 11-06-2008 at 18:09. Reason: add info

11-06-2008, 18:14	#6
Charlie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nevada City. CA Boat: Sceptre 41 Ohana Posts: 1,532 Images: 2	Sounds great I could use some charts of Mexico West Coast. __________________ Fair Winds, Charlie Between us there was, as I have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other's yarns -- and even convictions. Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad

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11-06-2008, 07:50	#3
scotte Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA, USA Boat: Privilege 39 Posts: 284	Thank you, I had no idea that existed!

11-06-2008, 08:52	#4
Randyonr3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 219	Good information, and nice that we live close enough to take advantage of it. was checking out some of the Aerial photos of the area and you can see almost everything, Hey Scotte, you left your deck brush on the dock...............just kiddin ya.

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