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Subject: Re: Library school recommendations
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:36:19 -0600
From: [log in to unmask]
To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>
Susan,
I would add that if you are interested in becoming a map librarian, go
to a library school at a university that has a large, working map
collection, and get a job as a student worker in that collection. I
learned more in my 1 year working a few hours a week with Karl and
Jerry than I did in library school.
I'd recommend my school, U. Michigan, except they no longer have a
"library" school (tell me HOW a food policy or how to deal with a
leaky roof fits into "information"). Sorry, gotta rant now and then.
I further suggest that if you want to become a map librarian, attend
professional meetings (WAML is in Denver in a month) and get to know
people. We're a fun bunch!!
--chris
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: Library school recommendations
> Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:00:48 -0400
> From: Abraham Parrish <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
>
> Susan,
>
> The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee offers a dual degree program
> in Library and Information Science and Geography (MA/MLIS). The
> University also has the American Geographical Society Library, which
> is a great place to intern if you are interested in a career in Map
> Librarianship.
>
>
> At 02:20 PM 9/19/2007, you wrote:
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Library school recommendations
>> Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:54:32 -0700
>> From: Susan Powell <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello,
>> I am planning to begin library school next fall and am now deciding
>> which schools to apply to. Map librarianship is one career path that I
>> am interested in. I have a bachelors degree in Geology from Oberlin
>> College and am interested in combining my geology knowledge with my
>> library & information studies.
>>
>> I have not been able to find any information about schools which might
>> be good for learning about map libraries, and was directed to this
>> listserve for advice. I am also curious as to whether there are jobs out
>> there that combine field-work with library-work. I look forward to
>> hearing your responses!
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Susan
>
> Abraham Kaleo Parrish
> Interim Curator/GIS Specialist
> Yale Map Collection
> Sterling Memorial Library 707
> 130 Wall St.
> P.O. Box 208240
> New Haven, CT 06520-8240
> Phone: 203-432-1867, 203-432-0221
> Fax: 203-432-8240
> Web: www.library.yale.edu/MapColl, www.yale.edu/gis
Christopher J.J. Thiry
Map Librarian
Arthur Lakes Library
Colorado School of Mines
1400 Illinois
PO Box 4029
Golden, CO 80401
phone: 303-273-3697
fax: 303-273-3199
email: [log in to unmask]
web: www.mines.edu/library/maproom
web: www.mines.edu/fs_home/cthiry
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