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Subject: Re: Library school recommendations
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:36:47 -0400
From: Michael Fry <[log in to unmask]>
Organization: University of Maryland Libraries
To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>
Actually, the Geography and MLS dual degree program at University of Maryland (aka GeLS) is dead. UM
does have a large map collection--field studies are always a possibility--but there's no dedicated
curriculum to support map librarianship. And for better or worse, the UM geography dep't is much
more interested in remote sensing than in cartography and traditional maps/mapping.
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Michael Fry
Maps Librarian
Government Documents & Maps
University of Maryland
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Maps-L wrote:
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> Subject: Re: Library school recommendations
> Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:54:58 -0400
> From: Patrick Florance <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum
> <[log in to unmask]>
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> Hi Susan,
>
> This is a great question. I looked into doing something very similar
> before working at the Harvard Map Collection.
>
> Two schools I know of have dual degree programs in library science and
> geography: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and the University of
> Maryland, College Park
>
> I would look for schools that either have a solid map library or that
> have solid geography or equivalent departments that offer courses in
> GIS and cartography and remote sensing. I would also recommend a more
> technical program offering courses in databases design, digital
> imaging, preservation, and internet protocols, etc. Also, I would look
> at current job postings to see what sort of skills and experience are
> in demand.
>
> Programs I recommend:
> University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
> University of Maryland, College Park
> University of Wisconsin, Madison
> University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
> University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
> University of Pittsburgh
> University of Texas, Austin
>
> Hope this helps. Good luck!
>
> Patrick
>
> Patrick Florance
> Senior GIS Specialist
> University Information Technology
> Tufts University
> 16 Dearborn Road
> Somerville, MA 02144
>
> Phone: 617.627.4235
> Fax: 617.627.3667
> Email: [log in to unmask]
> http://gis.tufts.edu
>
>
>>
>> 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
>>
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