MAGIRT (Map and Geospatial Information Round Table ) Round Table

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  • Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas by persons working with or interested in map and geography collections
  • Provides a forum to increase the availability, use, and bibliographic control of map and geography collections
  • Increases communication and cooperation between map and geography librarians and other librarians
  • Contributes to the improvement of education and training of map and geography librarians.

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MAGERT is seeking Leaders!

  • 1.  MAGERT is seeking Leaders!

    Posted Oct 22, 2010 03:11 PM

    MAGERT is seeking leaders! We need individuals who are passionate about maps, geography, GIS and geospatial data to help in our mission to “inspire information professionals at all levels of expertise in their work with map and geographic resources, collections and technologies in all formats, through community, education and advocacy.”

    We would love your participation and always enjoy seeing new faces at our meetings!

    If you would like to serve one of these positions or you know someone who would, please contact either Marcy Bidney mma17@psu.edu or Hallie Pritchet hpritche@uga.edu

    For positions starting after ALA Annual in 2011

    Secretary (1 year commitment)

    Treasurer (2 year commitment)

    Education Committee Chair (2 year commitment)

    GeoTech Committee Chair (2 year commitment)

    ALCTS/MAGERT Discussion Group on Map Cataloging - Discussion group leader  (2 years commitment)


    You can also become a member of MAGERT and participate in committee work virtually if you are unable to attend ALA conferences in person!



    Sincerely,

     

    Marcy Bidney

    Chair, MAGERT