Greetings all & Happy New Year! You are cordially invited to submit a blog, story, little piece, article, paper, etc. to the Western Association of Map Libraries Information Bulletin<http://www.waml.org/ib/about-the-ib/> (WAML IB) Volume 55, issue 2 - Spring 2024. The WAML IB is an open-access bulletin 'encouraging high standards in every phase of organization and administration of map and geospatial data libraries.' - WAML.org Submission Due Date: Thursday, Feb 29, 2024. IB to be Published: End of March 2024 Have a project you're working on or finished that is associated with Cartography, Maps or GIS? Have you presented at a conference lately? Share with your community of practice! Topic Ideas but not limited to: * Spotlights: Map libraries, GIS Labs, cool projects, events, services, etc. Share your map and maps library or GIS service goals or updates. * Data, map, geospatial, or spatial literacies * Sneak peeks of something new you're launching. * User or collection assessment or surveys and results * Outreach * Map or data cataloging/metadata topics and tips * Other tips and tricks * "Behind-the-scenes" (day in the work-life, goals, struggles, accomplishments, etc.) * Recommendations (apps, tools, websites) * Library and services updates * Did you take a trip somewhere cool? * Job postings * Anniversaries, milestones, retirements, new staff OR - Do you have any news, stories, books, websites, memes, information, webinars, or new maps of North America to share? Send to the respective IB Editors: * Georgia Brown - Features Editor * Illene Raynes - Book & Geospatial Resources Reviews Editor * Mike Smith - New Mapping of North America Editor See the Instructions for Authors<http://www.waml.org/ib/about-the-ib/instructions-for-authors/> for details on how content and images should be formatted and submitted for the IB. Please send all submissions to Sarah Zhang ([log in to unmask]). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Best, Sarah WAML IB Editor Sarah Zhang, MLIS M.S. Librarian for Geography, GIS, & Maps Simon Fraser University Library 8888 University Drive Burnaby BC Canada V5A 1S6 [log in to unmask] 778.782.9704 I respectfully acknowledge SFU is on unceded Coast Salish Territory; the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Kwikwetlem First Nations.