Hello fellow MAGIRT members.
Please see the following email from Matt Toro about the upcoming WAML Annual Conference, which will be virtual this year.
Ya'll come now, ya hear!
Best,
Louise
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From: Matthew Toro <Matthew.Toro@asu.edu>
Date: Fri, May 22, 2020 at 9:31 AM
Subject: WAML 2020 Conference Going Virtual + Opinion Survey Results
Map and Geospatial Colleagues,
On behalf of the Western Association of Map Libraries (WAML) executive board, thank you to all who took the time to complete the WAML 2020 Conference Opinion Survey.
The survey had 70 responses. A summary of survey results, including basic descriptive statistics, is found at the following (bitly-shortened) Google Drive link: https://bit.ly/3cQD2FM
The survey produced insightful feedback on respondents' thoughts about the on-going pandemic, fiscal constraints, and other concerns that pose significant impact on WAML 2020 conference activities. Based on this feedback the WAML executive board this morning voted to move the event to a virtual format.
The WAML 2020 Conference will be held entirely online October 14-16, 2020. Full conference details will be announced over the coming weeks on the conference website (http://www.waml.org/conf/).
While the COVID-19 pandemic has altered our lives in innumerable ways, WAML remains committed to supporting the continued advancement of the map and geospatial profession through its annual conference and other activities. We hope you all join us online in mid-October for a dynamic and engaging event!
Sincerely,
Matthew Toro
Director | Maps, Imagery, Geospatial Services
Map and Geospatial Hub | ASU Library
geospatial.asu.edu
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Louise Ratliff
Retired UCLA Librarian and Map Cataloger
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