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COSML WORKSHOP
The Committee on Southern Map Libraries (COSML) of the
Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers
(SEDAAG) is holding their Eleventh Map Libraries Workshop. The
Workshop will be held on Sunday November 20, 1994 with an informal
social event on Saturday evening November 19th. The Annual Meeting
of SEDAAG begins on Sunday and runs through Tuesday November 22,
1994.
COSML is a regional group of map librarians and others concerned
with maps/spatial data in the SEUS. It provides an opportunity for
persons to network with others of similar interests in a smaller
venue than national conventions. Everyone is welcomeed at the
Workshop and many past Workshop attendees have been from outside the
region.
The theme of the Workshop this year is spatial data resources in
Libraries and includes several interesting talks and demos on GIS
plus resources available on the Internet. One emphasis of the
Workshop is on public services in libraries and the development of
staff and user educational tools. The participants are encouraged to
bring examples of their tutorials, guides, etc. and plenty of time is
allotted for an information exchange forum.
The SEDAAG members will present an estimated 84 papers on a
variety of geographic subjects including GIS during the SEDAAG Annual
Meeting. There is also a field trip planned to the City of Virginia
Beach which is one of the original sites to use INTERGRAPH in an
urban setting.
Registeration is $28.00 for the Workshop and includes
complimentary registration to attend all the SEDAAG sessions. There
is an additional $5.00 for those planning to attend the Suite Party
social event on Saturday evening. The SEDAAG Meeting is being held
at the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach, VA. The hotel room costs
are $52.00 plus tax for either a single or double (It is a beachfront
resort hotel with all the amenities).
The Eleventh COSML Map Libraries Workshop Program is attached.
Registration information will be mailed next week to all SEDAAG
members and former Workshop participants. For those wishing
additional information concerning the Workshop please contact:
HelenJane Armstrong [log in to unmask]
Map & Imagery Library OR Phone: 904-392-2828
110 MSL Fax: 904-392-4787
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-2020
For Registration Information Contact: Dr. Donald Ziegler.
Department of Political Science & Geography, Old Dominion University,
Norfolk, VA 23529-0088. Phone: 804-683-3841
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ELEVENTH WORKSHOP ON MAP LIBRARIES
Committee on Southern Map Libraries (COSML)
Southeastern Division Association of American Geographers
November 20, 1994
Virginia Beach, Virginia
PROGRAM
8:00 - 8:30AM Registration.
8:45 - 9:00AM Opening Remarks. Moderator: HelenJane Armstrong,
Map & Imagery Library, University of Florida
9:00 - 10:00AM Integration of Past Jamestown Archaeology with
Current GIS Technologies. Kirk T. Kehrberg,
Interpretative Support Specialist, Colonial National Historic Park.
The presentation will provide historical
background on the Jamestown site in addition
to a description and demostration of the GIS
developed for the site.
10:30 - 11:30AM Geologic Information Visulation: Computer Mapping at
Your Desk. Christine Cook, US Geological Survey
Physical Scientist.
An explanation and demonstration of
the new USGS mapping software.
11:30 - 1:00PM LUNCH (on your own---time for socializing and
networking)
1:00 - 1:45PM Untangling the Web: Geographic Information Systems
and the Internet. Paul F. Bergen, Social Sciences
Data Services Coordinator, Social Sciences Data
Center and GIS Lab. Alderman Library, University
of Virginia.
Roaming the World Wide Web in search of maps
and other cartographic resources.
1:45 - 2:15PM Break/Software Demos.
2:15 - 3:00PM GIS and Map Libraries in the Academy. Denise
Stephens, Documents Information Services
Librarian, Government Documents Section
Alderman Library, University of Virginia.
A discussion of the emerging characteristics
and relations between traditional map libraries
and geographic information systems at
American universities.
3:00 - 3:30PM Public Service Aspects of Digital Maps and Atlases in
Libraries. Melissa LaMont, Government Documents
Librarian, Homer Babbidge Library, University of
Connecticut.
The presentation centers on education of
the staff and public in the use of digital data
in libraries. Included are the development
of user guides, tutorials, etc. Also addressed
is the question of how much assistance
should the public user be provided?
3:30 - 4:30PM Discussion by the Workshop Participants of Public
Service Needs and Aids for Using Digital Data in
Libraries.
A forum is provided for questions,
exchange of ideas and the display of
user aids developed by workshop participants.
The discussion will be guided by Melissa
LaMont, whose preceding talk will serve as a
"springboard" for the interchange. Participants
are strongly encouraged to bring with them
examples of guidelines, tutorials, etc., that they
have developed, both paper and electronic. It is
hoped this practical exchange of ideas and
experiences will aid fellow participants and
prevent each of thm from "reinventing the wheel."
4:30 - 5:00PM Closing Remarks.
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Saturday Evening 11/19/94: at 8:00PM there will be a Suite Party
for those wishing to socialize with fellow workshop participants and
SEDAAG members. A separate $5.00 fee covers refreshments and should
be paid with the Conference Registration. Inquire at Cavalier Hotel
Front Desk for location of COSML Suite.
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