-------- Original Message -------- 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]> 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 >