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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