----------------------------Original message---------------------------- I just found out about a new publication of interest for map libraries in Canada and elsewhere: The Inter-Agency Committee on Geomatics (federal government level) and the Geomatics Industry Association of Canada have just co- published the: "Canadian Geographical Information Systems Source Book = Guide des Sources Canadiennes sur les systemes d'information geographique". Ottawa : Inter-Agency Committee on Geomatics, March 1995. The 333 page document is "the first-ever comprehensive directory of the Canadian geomatics community", providing detailed listings of private companies and federal, provincial and municipal government agencies involved in GIS activities. "Everything you wanted to know about GIS in Canada" in one book. Lots of contact names and telephone numbers, and listings of datasets available at the provincial and municipal level. There is also a section on education and training. Price: $39.95 Cdn. plus GST and 15% for shipping and handling Available from: Geomatics Industry Association of Canada Suite 1204-170 Laurier Ave. W. Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V5 Tel: 613-232-8770 Fax: 613-232-4908 There will be a special promotion price of $29.95 for those attending the 7th International Conference on Geomatics which will be held in Ottawa June 11-15, 1995. ******************************************************** Grace Welch Tel: (613) 562-5800, ext.3634 Map Library Fax: (613) 562-5133 University of Ottawa 65 University Private Ottawa, Ont. K1N 9A5 INTERNET: [log in to unmask] *********************************************************