Hello MAGIRT,
We'd like to invite you to our upcoming virtual events.
- How to Make Your Own Map Librarian Job
While there are only a limited number of map and GIS librarian positions advertised on USAJobs, Indeed, and LinkedIn, there are an infinite number of ways you can introduce maps and GIS into library jobs. In this session, you will hear about one librarian's journey from GIS enthusiast to map librarian.
Who should attend: LIS students, early-career librarians, librarians making a career change, and entrepreneurial librarians will all find ideas that they can apply to their own work.
Topics covered will include:
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Getting your foot in the door through volunteering and map & GIS studies
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Selling your geospatial expertise to current and prospective employers
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Building out your portfolio with map & GIS projects
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Spinning up new services and assessing user needs
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How MAGIRT can support you as a new map and/or GIS librarian
Erin Cheever is an Associate Research Librarian at UL Research Institutes, a safety science research organization. She received her MLIS degree from The Catholic University of America. Prior to beginning her current position, she worked as a contract librarian at federal science libraries.
Register Here: https://okstate-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlceCvqj4qEtbzRjlLMMNlxieaReeSvP6l
2. ALA Round Table Queertacular
MAGIRT Volunteers are needed to help plan our part of the program. Fill out the volunteer form here: https://forms.gle/89YtNzZdSN2t7qta8
Who: MAGIRT, the Games & Gaming Round Table, the Film and Media Round Table, and the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table
What: We are back by popular demand for the next installment of the Round Table Spectacular! This time, GameRT, GNCRT, FMRT, and MAGIRT will talk about and celebrate all things LGBTQIA+ and how they relate to libraries. Join us for round table discussions, dramatic comic readings, audience chats, film screenings, games, and actual plays!
Where: Watch on Twitch! bit.ly/TwitchGameRT
When: 12pm-6pmCT/11am-5pm CT/10am-4pm MT/9am-3pm PT on Friday, November 3
Why: Spend your afternoon having the most fun you'll ever have while networking and achieving professional development
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Erin Cheever
Chair, MAGIRT Membership and Marketing Committee (2021-2022)
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