Empower your library patrons, researchers, or institution with access to the complete digital archive of The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World. First published in 1895, The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World is renowned for charting geopolitical and geographical shifts in an ever-changing world. This collection provides users with an unparalleled view of the world’s most prestigious and authoritative world atlas. Spanning over a century of cartographic excellence, the digital archive puts 45 atlases – comprising 16 Comprehensive and three PreComprehensive editions – at your fingertips.

【4 Features】

• Witness the World Transform: Track and compare the evolution of continents, countries, and cities through meticulously detailed and authoritative maps across all editions.
• Enhance Library Collections: Offer patrons unparalleled access to a vast digital resource, facilitating remote access for unlimited simultaneous users.
• Robust Searching: Effortlessly search all atlases to quickly find place names, countries, keywords, and other terms across the entire collection.
• High Quality Viewing: The digital atlases faithfully represent the physical originals, with accurate colors and high resolution for a true-to-life viewing experience.

【4 Features】

【4 Features】

【Collection Titles】

◆ Collection Titles Pre-Comprehensive Editions:

• The Times Atlas, 1895
• The Times Atlas, 1896
• The Times Atlas, 1900
• The Times Survey Atlas of the World, 1920
• The Times Survey Atlas of the World, 1922
• The Times Atlas of the World, Mid-century edition: Volume 1 – World, Australia and East Asia, 1955
• The Times Atlas of the World, Mid-century edition: Volume 3 – Northern Europe, 1955
• The Times Atlas of the World, Mid-century edition: Volume 2 – South – West Asia & Russia, 1955
• The Times Atlas of the World, Mid-century edition: Volume 4 – Southern Europe & Africa, 1955
• The Times Atlas of the World, Mid-century edition: Volume 5 – The Americas, 1955

◆ The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World：

• 1st Edition, 1967
• 2nd Edition, 1968
• 3rd Edition
  • 1971
  • US edition, 1971
• 4th Edition, 1973
• 5th Edition
  • 1975
  • 1977
• 6th Edition
  • 1981
  • 1984
• 7th Edition
  • 1985
  • 1988
• 8th Edition
  • 1990
  • US edition with Random House, 1990
  • 1991
• 9th Edition
  • 1992
  • US edition, 1994
  • 1994
  • 1997
  • 1998

• 10th Edition (Millennium)
  • 1999
  • US edition with Random House, 1999
  • 2002
• 11th Edition
  • 2003
  • 2005
• 12th Edition
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009
• 13th Edition
  • 2011
  • 2013
• 14th Edition, 2014
• 15th Edition
  • 2018
  • 2020
  • 2021
• 16th Edition, 2023

Global Geography Library (GGL) is a comprehensive platform designed to provide academic libraries, corporate customers, institutions, and other knowledge centers with access to a vast collection of atlases, maps, charts, and related resources. It excels at providing geographic content at an affordable price point, while also enabling seamless search and integration with other technologies. Global Geography Library features several different content types, including:

• GGL: Atlases
• GGL: Earth Sciences
• GGL: Thematic, Reference, Commercial, Educational
• GGL: Maritime
• GGL: Terrain Analysis Reports
• GGL: Topographic

Read on below for more features and benefits of GGL, including custom projects with GGL+, and stay tuned for announcements on new GGL collections.

【GGL Features & Benefits】

• Extensive Collections: Access a diverse collection of maps, both under copyright and non-copyright, covering various geographical regions, historical and current periods, and categories.
• Centralized Content: While some content may be widely available, this platform consolidates it in one place, simplifying access and search for users.
• User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive interface allows users to navigate the library, access resources, and search with ease.
• Searchable Content: The platform offers robust search capabilities, including keyword search and faceted filtering, allowing users to find exactly what they’re looking for quickly and efficiently. Where available, searching the text within the maps themselves allows for powerful and fast identification of places and features.
• Index Map for Spatial Discovery: The platform includes an index map that aids in spatial discovery, helping users understand the geographical context of each map and how it connects to others.
• Cross-Referencing and Related Resources: In addition to maps, users can access related documents such as reports and studies, creating a comprehensive knowledge base.
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• Permanent URLs: Each map has a unique, permanent URL, allowing users to reference and share specific resources.
• WMTS Integration: Where allowed, the platform provides WMTS URLs, allowing users to bring the mosaic into a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment of their choice for further analysis and exploration.

【More Features】

● IP authentication

● Unlimited simultaneous users

● Detailed item-level metadata

● Usage statistics

● PDF and Hi-res IIIF viewing

● Citation generator

● MARC records (upon request)

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GGL+ is a fully customizable platform option for customers wanting to digitize and platformize their own materials, with the option to add any of East View’s pre-built collections. GGL+ can accommodate a wide variety of materials and formats, including PDFs, high-resolution IIIF image files, and zip files. While most GGL collections are map focused, customers can host virtually any content, including data, handbooks, and other internal documents. GGL+ also accommodates multiple access models (IP authentication and/or username/password), with the ability to restrict access to certain materials for different users. Contact us to learn more.