------- Original Message -------- Subject: Geographic Information Librarianship (GIL) Survey Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:25:27 +0000 From: Bishop, Bradley W <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Dear Map and Geographic Information Librarians, The Geographic Information Librarianship (GIL) survey closes *November 21*, 2012. The study is funded by the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant via the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).You are being invited to take part in this research study because you are a critical agent in identifying the importance of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job. I know your time is valuable, but by taking a brief moment out of your busy schedule to participate in this study, you will contribute to library and information science education by informing curricula with empirical data from actual practice.In addition, these findings will help to start the discussion for a potential revision of the Map and Geographic Information Round Table's (MAGIRT) Core Competencies. This is the final request for participation. We greatly appreciate those who have already participated, but each opinion helps shape these courses. If you choose to participate, you will be asked questions related to your role as a GIS and/or Map Librarian. The survey will take 15 - 20 minutes.Your responses will not be linked to any personal identifier or name. To participate click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GILValidation-MAGIRT I greatly appreciate your contribution to the study. Thank you. Sincerely, Bradley Wade Bishop, PhD Assistant Professor 331 Little Fine Arts Library University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0224 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Phone number: (859) 257-3970 Website: http://www.uky.edu/~bwbi222/ The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Through grant making, policy development, and research, IMLS helps communities and individuals thrive through broad public access to knowledge, cultural heritage, and lifelong learning.