The Maps of Imaginary Places Collection at Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, Texas A&M University (TAMU) is a singular collaborative effort between two library departments at creating a collection that not only appeals to a wide range of patrons but shows how maps, fantasy, and popular culture intersect. In 2017, the Cushing Library mounted a popular exhibit showcasing highlights from this collection in order to bring the emotional and imaginative power of maps to a wider audience. This article describes how both the collection and exhibit were developed, as well as how they have been received by different patron groups, and includes as future directions for the collection. The principles and procedures for development of such a collection and exhibit are also described.

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游览幻想世界：“虚幻的地方地图”收藏并在库欣纪念图书馆和档案馆展出

德克萨斯农工大学库欣纪念图书馆和档案馆（TAMU）的Imaginary Places Collections是两个图书馆部门之间的独特合作，旨在创建不仅吸引广泛顾客的收藏，而且展示了地图，奇幻和大众文化相交。2017年，库欣图书馆（Cushing Library）举办了一个受欢迎的展览，展示该馆藏中的亮点，以便将地图的情感和想象力带给更广泛的观众。本文介绍了收藏品和展览品的开发方式，以及不同赞助者团体如何收到它们，并包括了收藏品的未来发展方向。还描述了开发此类收藏和展览的原理和程序。