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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Geographic Information Librarianship (GIL) -- IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grant

  • 1.  Geographic Information Librarianship (GIL) -- IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grant

    Posted Oct 17, 2012 02:45 PM

    Dear Map and Geographic Information Librarians, 

    Greetings!  You are being invited to take part in the project Geographic Information Librarianship (GIL). The study is funded by the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant via the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).  You are being invited to take part in this research study because you are a critical agent in identifying the importance of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job.  The survey will ask you about your personal perceptions and opinions about your work experiences.

    I know your time is valuable, but by taking a brief moment out of your busy schedule to participate in this study, you will contribute to library and information science education by informing curricula with empirical data from actual practice.  In addition, these findings will help to start the discussion for a potential revision of the Map and Geographic Information Round Table's (MAGIRT) Core Competencies.

    If you choose to participate, you will be asked questions related to your role as a GIS and/or Map Librarian. The survey will take 20 - 30 minutes.  Your responses will not be linked to any personal identifier or name.

    To participate click here:

    https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GILValidation-MAGIRT

    I greatly appreciate your contribution to the study.

    Thank you.

    Sincerely,

    Bradley Wade Bishop, PhD
    Assistant Professor
    331 Little Fine Arts Library 
    University of Kentucky 
    Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0224
    Email: wade.bishop@uky.edu
    Phone number: (859) 257-3970
    Website: http://www.uky.edu/~bwbi222

     

    **The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Through grant making, policy development, and research, IMLS helps communities and individuals thrive through broad public access to knowledge, cultural heritage, and lifelong learning.