– Aims to provide the reasons why cartographic and spatial information have become increasingly important in different library settings., – Presents very clear insights about the reasons cartographic and spatial information have become increasingly important and valuable in many different library settings., – Less intimidating than in the past, with better tools available to help libraries serve users with online maps, data, and cartographic information this article focuses on how the Public Library Geographic Database can provide a range of utility. Not often is the public library included as a source of GIS, but the ease of use supports this direction well and offers a new service point with www.GeoLib.org Originality/value – This paper is useful for information management professionals who seek greater understanding of geographic information systems in information management work.