-------- Original Message -------- Subject: MAGERT - Library Security for Maps: ALA Conference Program Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:25:54 -0500 From: Janet B. Dixon <[log in to unmask]> To: Maps-L <[log in to unmask]> CC: [log in to unmask] Please plan to attend the MAGERT ALA 2007Conference Program I: *LIBRARY SECURITY FOR MAPS *Sunday June 24, 1:30-3:30pm Washington Convention Center room 145B Description: Recent map thefts reveal the vulnerability of cartographic materials in libraries. All libraries, from small libraries to large research institutions, need to take action to discourage map thefts. Learn strategies to communicate to your library administration and cooperate with other units to increase security. A panel of experts, led by David Cobb (Curator of Maps at Harvard University), will discuss how to: identify valuable cartographic resources; inventory, mark, and catalog the collection; evaluate the facilities, staff, and security measures; define policies and procedures for patron access; and report thefts. Organized by the MAGERT Task Force on Library Security of Cartographic Resources Jan Dixon, Jenny Johnson, and David Cobb, Co-Chairs Jan Dixon Geosciences Librarian Government Documents / Reference / Collection Management University of Arkansas Libraries 365 North McIlroy Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701-4002 (479) 575-2192 or 575-6645