----------------------------Original message---------------------------- ***CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS*** WHO: Canadian Cartographic Association and the Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives - A Joint Conference WHEN: May 27-30, 1998 WHERE: The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario CANADA Web Page Bookmark: WWW.geog.uwo.ca/1998_map_conference/overview.html Preliminary program details will be available early in 1998 at this URL address. A WORLD PREMIERE! You are invited to visit The University of Western Ontario campus in the forest city - London, Ontario - to participate in the first joint conference of the Canadian Cartographic Association and the Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives. CONFERENCE WILL ADDRESS CARTOGRAPHIC THEMES SHARED BY EACH ASSOCIATION AS WELL AS THOSE UNIQUE TO EACH. To encourage a co-operative learning experience the conference format will include a mix of joint as well as concurrent sessions, workshops and special theme sessions. An added bonus - the ICA 1997 Canadian Map Exhibit from Stockholm will be on display at the University art gallery in conjunction with other artists' works influenced by cartography. PLANNING TO CONTRIBUTE? WE HAVE EXCELLENT FACILITIES. The deadline for receipt of abstracts and workshop proposals is FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1998. Submissions should include the title, abstract, author name, affiliation, address, phone number, E-Mail, and anticipated equipment needs for the presentation. Both Mac and PC computer labs are available to be booked for special sessions. Forward abstract submissions or enquiries to either CCA Co-Chair Patricia Chalk ([log in to unmask]) or ACMLA Co-Chair Cheryl Woods ([log in to unmask]) Postal address: CCA/ACMLA Conference, Geography Dept., Social Science Centre, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5C2. Phone: (519) 661-3425; Fax: (519) 661-3750 Patricia Chalk Head of Cartographic Services Geography Department The University of Western Ontario London, Canada N6A 5C2 internet [log in to unmask] / phone 519-661-3425 / fax 519-661-3750 ***************************************************************** I am not difficult to please; I am always satisfied with the best. /Oscar Wilde *****************************************************************