IGeLU 2025
September 15–18, 2025
Siena, Italy
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Our annual event is held in a hybrid format, with most sessions accessible both to on-site attendees and to those joining via Zoom.
Making Historical Geographic Collections Accessible: Digital Cataloging and Spatial Discovery Tools [Zoom Session]
Event part
Conference
Abstract
The Hebrew University Spatial Catalog is a GIS-based platform offering access to historical maps and aerial photographs by location. Integrated with the library’s Primo/AlmaD system, it supports advanced search, filtering, and access to high-resolution images, some available for purchase. The spatial catalog includes ~30,000 scanned aerial photos and ~20,000 maps (6,000 scanned), all catalogued with metadata in the library’s catalog. It is designed to easily absorb additional collections with a geospatial component. The platform serves researchers, professionals, and the public, promoting broad academic and non-academic use. Accessible in Chrome browser at https://geohub.huji.ac.il.
Track
User Experience / Discovery
Products or Areas of Focus
Primo / Primo VE
General / Other
Note on the Session/Meeting
Zoom presenter session (available to physical and virtual attendees)
Presenters
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0ac74ec189130729e32402804679840c.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Krina Doekes Brandt, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Map Librarian")
Krina Doekes Brandt, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Map Librarian
LinkedIn URL
Moderators
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0bace1af9768fd26a3fdbcfdb89f682c.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Kevin O'Donovan, London School of Economics and Political Science, Library Acquisitions Manager")
Kevin O'Donovan, London School of Economics and Political Science, Library Acquisitions Manager
LinkedIn URL
![[photo]](https://5d67d7d2fab6aa2c003d-a12b070af57c9bbc32c5a41a66298b76.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/3280/profile_1cad6c3d7cadc17e4172a9cb592b4940.png "James Williamson, Southern Methodist University, Digital Preservation Librarian")