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Subject:        May 2005 Map/Geographic Information Conference
Date:   Thu, 18 Nov 2004 17:27:12 -0600
From:   McInroy, Mary R <[log in to unmask]>
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Cross-posted, please excuse duplication



Map and Geographic Information Collections in Transition

May 12-13, 2005



CUAC (Cartographic Users Advisory Council) members continue to plan the
May 2005 Map & Geographic Information Collections in Transition
Conference (MGICT)

even as I write this.  This event is a much-needed follow-up to the 1993
“Map Libraries In Transition” conference, also held at the Library of
Congress.  The following information describes planning completed at
this time.



WHEN & WHERE WILL THE CONFERENCE TAKE PLACE?

MGICT is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, May 12 and 13, 2005 and will
be held at the Library of Congress.  The Conference will run a full two
days.



WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED DURING THE CONFERENCE?

The following sessions have been identified so far:

Future of the Paper Map

Developing Digital Cartographic Collections

Distribution and Archiving of Spatial Information

Future of Cartographic Information Collections

Data Copyright, Licensing and Access Issues



In addition, break-out discussion sessions, covering a variety of
topics, will occur on Thursday and be reported on the next day.



WHAT WILL REGISTRATION COST?

At this writing, CUAC cannot specify a dollar amount.  Much depends upon
contributions (money and gifts in kind) received from vendors,
organizations, government agencies, and individuals.  CUAC’s goal is to
keep the registration fee under $150.



WHAT ABOUT HOUSING?

CUAC will not sponsor a conference hotel.  Instead, we will furnish
attendees with listings of hotels in the conference area and/or in
locations that are an easy commute via the Washington METRO



HOW WILL I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION?

Check the CUAC webpage at http://cuac.wustl.edu

Please keep reading maps-l, govdoc-l, and newsletters/webpages of CUAC’s
sponsoring organizations for more news.





Mary McInroy
Government Publications Department
and Map Collection
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City, IA 52242-1420
(319)335-6247 or (319)335-5926
FAX: (319)335-5900
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