Greetings, I am pleased to announce that registration for the 2017 WAML annual meeting is now open! The conference will be held November 2-4 at the University of Texas in Austin. Conference registration is $50 ($25 for students). Register here: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/waml2017.html Preconference Workshop I am also very excited to announce a preconference workshop: "Map Cataloging Basics with Paige Andrew." The workshop is planned for November 1 from 1pm to 5pm in the Perry-Castaņeda Library Map Room at the University of Texas. This half-day basic maps cataloging workshop will primarily delve into three descriptive areas of the bibliographic record that need the most attention when cataloging sheet maps. Recognized throughout the profession as an authority in map cataloging, Paige Andrew is the Map Cataloging Librarian at Pennsylvania State University. In 2016, the ALA Association for Library Collections and Technical Services named Paige the recipient of the Margaret Mann Citation award in recognition of his outstanding professional achievements and contributions to cataloging. Cost: $20 ($10 for students). Workshop registration is an add-on option on the conference registration page. Those that wish to attend the workshop but are not able to attend the full conference have the option to register for the preconference only. Banquet Join us for dinner at Clay Pit<http://www.claypit.com/>! WAML Conference Participants are invited to dine with us over a delicious, pre-set, family-style meal on Thursday evening. Vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options will be available. Drinks are not included in the price, but the restaurant's bar will be open. This locally-owned, nationally-acclaimed contemporary Indian restaurant in downtown Austin is located in the historical "Bertram building", a pleasant 10-minute walk from the WAML Conference venue on campus. Price is $45/person and is an add-on selection from the registration page. Scholarships Are you interested in a scholarship to attend the WAML meeting? Do you know someone who might be? We are proud to announce two new scholarship opportunities: a Diversity Scholarship and an Early Career Librarian Scholarship to attend the 2017 annual WAML conference. Learn how to apply: http://www.waml.org/mbrinfo.html#Scholarships. Applications are due by Sunday, September 9, 11:59 PM (PDT). Call for Submissions WAML is seeking presentation proposals and encourages your participation. We are seeking presentation proposals related to one or more of the following three themes: 1. WAML at 50: past, present, future 2. Providing access to cartographic information and geospatial data 3. Innovations in map and GIS teaching and outreach Instructions for submitting a presentation proposal are available here: https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/5576c695-ad6a-4f6a-b79e-bc3e7cf53471. The conference schedule and field trip are still to be determined; I will send out an update when these items are finalized. Contact me at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or Katherine Strickland at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you have questions. Thank you! I look forward to seeing you in Austin this fall! -Phil White, WAML President _____________________ Philip B. White Earth Sciences and Environment Librarian, Assistant Professor Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library University Libraries University of Colorado Boulder 184 UCB Boulder, CO 80309 303-735-8278 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> http://www.colorado.edu/libraries/libraries/earth-sciences-map-library Schedule an appointment with Phil!<http://colorado.libcal.com/appointment/18790>