Wolfgang Crom

Wolfgang Crom is a Lecturer and Head of the Card Department at the Berlin State Library (external facility). His primary research focuses on cartography, historical map analysis, and the intersection of geography with librarianship. He actively participates in professional organizations such as the German Society for Cartography and the Standing Committee on Geographical Names.

Educational background details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his professional roles indicate advanced qualifications in library science and cartography. His teaching emphasizes practical applications of map use and historical cartographic techniques.

Research interests span historical map collections, thematic mapping innovations, and digital cartography. Recent publications explore geodata utilization in research, specialized information services for cartography, and fictional portrayals of cartographers. His work often bridges historical methodologies with modern digital tools.

Crom's professional contributions include organizing international symposia and curating exhibitions on historical maps, such as the Luxembourg Fortress Plans exhibition in Luxembourg. He collaborates with institutions like the Weser Renaissance Museum and contributes to academic journals like Cartographic News and eTopoi Journal for Ancient Studies.