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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MAGIRT/CaMMS Cartographic Resources Cataloging Interest Group at ALA Annual 2012

  • 1.  MAGIRT/CaMMS Cartographic Resources Cataloging Interest Group at ALA Annual 2012

    Posted May 29, 2012 10:09 AM

    MAGIRT/CaMMS Cartographic Resources Cataloging Interest Group

    Sunday, June 24, 2012
    8:00 - 9:45 am
    HYATT Royal Ballroom A
    Anaheim, CA

    Get ready for another session of exciting discussion!   Topics include:

    A discussion of a discussion paper from LC's Geography and Maps Division:
    Proposed Treatment of Globes in the LCGFT Environment

    In 2009 the Library of Congress’ Policy and Standards Division (PSD) and LC’s Geography and Maps Division (G&M) began a project to develop genre/form terms for cartographic materials.  In 2010 approximately 60 terms were approved for use and implemented.  However, an important issue has not yet been resolved:  What is the appropriate genre/form treatment for globes? 

    PSD and G&M have collaborated on a discussion paper that proposes an answer to this question.  The paper is available on LC's web site at http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/genreformgeneral.html and responses may be sent to Janis L. Young, LC's genre/form coordinator, at jayo@loc.gov by July 31, 2012.

    Sharing session on cataloging cartographic resources using RDA:

    Bring your questions.  Talk about your experiences with RDA.  Share resources.