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.

Learn more about MAGIRT on the ALA website.

  • 1.  Worst idea ever for a MAGIRT-sponsored ALA Program

    Posted Jan 21, 2013 02:14 PM

    Worst idea for a MAGIRT-sponsored ALA Program?

    • Move a map collection in under an hour: A hands-on workshop!


  • 2.  RE: Worst idea ever for a MAGIRT-sponsored ALA Program

    Posted Jan 21, 2013 02:36 PM

    Perhaps this could be MAGIRT's answer to ALA's booktruck parade.



  • 3.  RE: Worst idea ever for a MAGIRT-sponsored ALA Program

    Posted Jan 21, 2013 02:55 PM

    Maybe we could do a program on "Worst idea ever for a MAGIRT-sponsored ALA Program"? Since this says "MAGIRT-SPONSORED" it doesn't necessarily mean we organized and carried out the program, right?

     

     



  • 4.  RE: Worst idea ever for a MAGIRT-sponsored ALA Program

    Posted Jan 22, 2013 07:21 AM

    I started this message thread with the expectation that other people would post even worse ideas for programs.  Surely someone can top mine!

     

    Let's see -- Learn how to write driving directions that will ensure no one will get to their destination!  We will teach the art of obfuscation.  The directions will be technically and literally true if carefully dissected, but are certain to send your victims far, far away instead.  No worries about unwanted guests or surprise inspections! 



  • 5.  RE: Worst idea ever for a MAGIRT-sponsored ALA Program

    Posted Jan 24, 2013 08:34 AM

    Can we do any worse than some GPS systems? I'm afraid the machines have beat us at this already.

     

    Susan Moore

    University of Northern Iowa

    Cedar Falls, IA  50613