-------- Original Message -------- Subject: BSC Symposium 2014: Capture, Create and Communicate - Call for Papers Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:03:38 +0000 From: Anne <[log in to unmask]> Apologies for cross posting* * *Call for Papers for the Annual Symposium * /*Capture, Create and Communicate*/ This year marks the society's 50^th Symposium taking place at Marwell Hotel, Winchester from *Wednesday 25 June to Thursday 26 June 2014*. The Programme Committee is seeking papers from anyone involved in maps, including creators, designers, developers, researchers and end users, under the theme /'Capture, Create and Communicate'./ Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: *Extreme mapping* -- natural disasters, global weirdness and hostile environments *Public service mapping* -- mapping within local government, major utility and emergency service organisations *Maps for mobile apps* -- showing latest developments *Planes, trains and automobiles* -- travel guides, journey planners, navigational guides encompassing all things travel *Derived mapping from remote sensing technologies* -- capture techniques through to final applications *Open source tools* -- illustrating the benefits and challenges faced when using open source products and services This is not an exhaustive list as we welcome papers that also illustrate innovative, cartographic techniques, technological advancements, current research as well as mapping-based case studies used in all sectors of society. Submissions are encouraged from all organisations including research, commercial and public sector. To submit a paper for consideration please complete the form at http://www.cartography.org.uk/default.asp?contentID=953 and return it to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> no later than Monday 10 February 2014. If you have any queries regarding your submission please contact Fiona Cocks at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Successful submissions will be notified by Thursday 27 February 2014.The papers selected will be given on either Wednesday 25 June to Thursday 26 June 2014. We look forward to receiving your submissions. Programme Committee -- Anne Taylor Head of Map Department, Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR Tel: 01223-333041. Fax: 01223-333160. email:[log in to unmask] http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/maps/ !!VAT NUMBER: G.B. 823 8476 09!!