A happenchance stumble upon this announcement on the CSUN website might send some people to off-the-charts excitement.

However, those who intend on repurposing the maps for wrapping paper, wall & home decor, or origami might cautiously disclose their intent; amongst the attendees may indeed be people who treasure any map for its original purpose, including home-school parents and aspiring cartographers.  Nevertheless, this event presents a wonderful opportunity to meet creative people in a delightful and FREE setting.

 The University Library Map Collection will host a free map* giveaway!

Visit the Map Collection (UL 26) on Tuesday, May 10th and Wednesday, May 11th to browse our duplicate giveaway maps and take as many free maps as you can carry!  9:00am to 5:00pm

See Hours, Location and Directions on how to get to the Map Collection on the Garden Level of the Library.

The Map Collection is located in the University Library (Rm. 26). Enter library on Main Floor, take stairs or elevator near Library Technology Services down to Lower Level to enter Map Collection.

Campus Map & Parking Info

• CSUN Campus Map & Directions(link is external)
• Visitor Parking Information(link is external)

Visitors coming to the Map Collection can use Reseda Boulevard and enter campus at the Prairie Street entrance. Visit Info Booth #1 at the Prairie Street entrance to get general parking and visitor information. The best parking to visit the University Library is Parking Structure B3 or B4.

Some repurposing ideas:

• Wrapping Paper
• Wall & Home Décor
• Origami

Types of duplicate maps included in the giveaway:

• General Government Maps
• General Topographic Maps
• Some National Geographic Maps
• Other General Thematic Maps

Maps that are NOT included in the giveaway:

• Rare & Unique Maps
• Special Collections Maps
• Fire Insurance Maps