Michigan State University Libraries

Kathleen Weessies

Geosciences Librarian
Head, Map Library
Coordinator, Collaborative Technology Labs

Liaison to materials in Geography, Geology, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Maps

Link to Staff Profile and list of Publications

Contact Information:
Michigan State University Libraries
366 W. Circle Drive
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-884-0849
weessie2@mail.lib.msu.edu

Links to Research Guides

Data

• Detailed Land and Property Information in Michigan
• Finding Census Tract Data
• GIS Datasets Online
• Library Databases that provide Shapefiles or georeferenced files

Geography

• Getting Started Guide: Geography
• Geography Research Guide

Geology

• Getting Started Guide: Geology
• Research Guide to Geological Sciences

Landscape Architecture

• Getting Started Guide: Landscape Architecture
• Landscape Architecture Research Guide

Maps

• MSU Map Library: Links to Useful Sites
• Guide to using Michigan Historical County Atlases website
• Using Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Online

Urban Planning

• Getting Started Guide: Urban Planning
• Finding Planning Reports in the MSU Libraries
• Local Government Planning Reports Online