Map Collection
"Die Neuwen Inseln"
The Ibero-American Institute (IAI) has been collecting maps of Ibero-America, the Iberian Peninsula and its former colonies since 1957. The collection contains originals and facsimiles of topographical maps, city maps, roadmaps, historical maps and thematic maps (e.g. geology, highway systems, land use, settlement studies, languages, borders, botany). Current holdings comprise approx. 71.140 printed maps, of which 6.650 were produced between 1851 and 1945 and 307 before 1850. The collection furthermore includes 80 hand drawings, 1.412 atlases, 30 CD-ROMs and 14 DVDs.
Maps and atlases are listed in a separate catalog in the map reading room. This catalog is structured geographically and by subject and scale. Mapmakers, engravers and printers are listed alphabetically. All maps acquired 1997 or later are additionally indexed in the IAI's online catalog, as are the atlases.
Regulations
Folding maps and smaller atlases (no larger than format "4°") may be borrowed if they are in adequate condition. Other maps and atlases may only be used in the library. We permit some copies of maps to be made under the supervision of a library staff member. Copies are subject to a fee and an appointment is recommended.
| Opening hours: | Monday 1 a.m. - 5 p.m. We regret that the map collection will be closed from August 2011 due to extensive construction work. Please click here for further details. |
| Contacts: | Daniela Rokoß-Heiß Caterina Indolfo |
| Telephone: | +49 30 266 45 3130 |
| E-mail: | kartabt@iai.spk-berlin.de |