MAGIRT (Map and Geospatial Information Round Table ) Round Table

last person joined: 10 days ago 

  • 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.

Learn more about MAGIRT on the ALA website.

Funding Opportunity for newer librarians for Annual Chicago 2013

  • 1.  Funding Opportunity for newer librarians for Annual Chicago 2013

    Posted Nov 15, 2012 04:54 PM

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    *Apply now for the 2013 Shirley Olofson Memorial Award*

     

    Are you looking for funds to help pay for your trip to ALA’s 2013 Annual Conference in Chicago?

     

    Apply by Monday, December 10, 2012 for the NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award and you may receive a $1,000 check to help defray the cost of attendance!

     

    Applicants must:

    1. Be a member of ALA and NMRT

    2. Be active in the library profession

    3. Show commitment to professional development 4. Have a valid financial need 5. Have not attended more than five ALA annual conferences

     

    To apply, please visit:

    http://www.ala.org/nmrt/initiatives/applyforfunds/shirleyolofson

     

    Please e-mail Easter DiGangi (easter.digangi@uwalumni.com

    <mailto:easter.digangi@uwalumni.com>) if you have any additional questions.

     

    Susan Kromrie

     

    NMRT-MAGIRT Liaison

     

    skromrie@sbuniv.edu <mailto:skromrie@sbuniv.edu>