"Accidental Map Librarian" Workshops

from: http://clickonclic.blogspot.com/2007/02/accidental-map-librarian-workshops.html

Have a secret love of maps? Want to improve your map knowledge? Want to
learn tips on cataloging and purchasing maps? Ever heard of Sanborn Fire
Insurance Maps? Come to this all day workshop event to learn the basics
of maps in libraries and the digital collection of Colorado Sanborn Fire
Insurance Maps.

Beth Filar Williams (Former WAML member) and Katie Lage will present an Introduction to
Maps session. Chris Thiry presents a session on Map Collection Basics. Katie also will
present a guided overview to CU's new online Sanborn map collection and leads a
hands-on session using the interface. Their presentations and handouts can be
found on the wiki, Resources for the Accidental Map Librarian workshops.

This all day workshop will cost $20 (includes food) with CE credit available. The
audience is anyone from public, academic, schools, historical societies etc.

Locations/Dates:
[PAST] Thursday March 29, 2007 - University of Colorado at Boulder, Norlin Library
Friday May 11, 2007 - Western State College, Savage Library, Gunnison, CO

Questions? Email Chris Thiry or Katie Lage, and visit the website.