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.  Leap into MAGIRT! Free online forum February 29

    Posted Jan 25, 2024 01:00 PM

    Please join the ALA's Map and Geospatial Information Roundtable (MAGIRT) for Leap into MAGIRT, to be held via Zoom on Thursday, February 29th, 12:30 pm – 5 pm EST (9:30 am – 2 pm PST). We'll have 13 presentations on an array of topics, ranging from a panel to lightning talks.

    Registration link

    Presentation schedule

    Session descriptions

    This event is free and open to all. We hope to see you there!

    --Tim / MAGIRT chair 2023-2024



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    Tim Kiser
    Catalog Librarian for Maps
    Michigan State University Libraries
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  • 2.  RE: Leap into MAGIRT! Free online forum February 29

    Posted Feb 26, 2024 03:55 PM
    Happening this Thursday 2/29: Leap into MAGIRT! We hope to see you there.


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    Tim Kiser
    Catalog Librarian for Maps
    Michigan State University Libraries
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  • 3.  RE: Leap into MAGIRT! Free online forum February 29

    Posted Feb 26, 2024 04:55 PM
    Hi Tim,

    I'm looking forward to this!  Especially since I (and you and Paige) did the cataloging training. ��

    Louise




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  • 4.  RE: Leap into MAGIRT! Free online forum February 29

    Posted Mar 04, 2024 02:42 PM

    It was great to have you there, Louise!



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    Tim Kiser
    Catalog Librarian for Maps
    Michigan State University Libraries
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  • 5.  RE: Leap into MAGIRT! Free online forum February 29

    Posted Mar 04, 2024 02:42 PM

    Thanks to our presenters and attendees! A recording of the event is now available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_ikabnpN1k 

    --Tim Kiser / MAGIRT chair



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    Tim Kiser
    Catalog Librarian for Maps
    Michigan State University Libraries
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    Original Message