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Subject:        ACMLA Call for papers 2012
Date:   Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:51:40 -0500
From:   Dana Craig <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Angie Cope, American Geographical Society Library, UW Milwaukee
<[log in to unmask]>, Janina Mueller <[log in to unmask]>



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Thank you very much.

*_Call for Papers_*(Veuillez trouvez ci-joint la version française)

The ACMLA Conference Program Committee invites professionals, students
and others from academia, libraries, archives, government or other
organizations dealing with maps, GIS and cartographic materials to
submit proposals for the 2012 Annual ACMLA Conference taking place in
Toronto, June 12-15, 2012. Proposals for presentations in a variety of
formats including papers, posters, round table discussions and workshops
are welcome.

The main theme for CARTO 2012 is:

*A Journey Through a Changing Landscape*

We live and work in a dynamic environment that forces us to adapt
rapidly and plan strategically for the future. How can our past help us
prepare for the future? What projects and collaborations have helped us
stay relevant? How can we communicate our value to the academic
community and society at large?

Date: Tuesday, *June 12 to Friday, June 15, 2012*

Place: *Toronto*

Hosted by: *Ryerson University*

Papers and posters based on original research on any of the topics
listed below are welcome. All presenters must submit an abstract
electronically (in either English or French) of 250 words or less. Send
your proposals to: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> by
*March 2nd, 2012*.

Suggested topics include:

•Map and GIS librarianship within academic librarianship

•Historical maps and GIS

•Partnerships, collaborations and networking

•Professional development and continuing education

•Archiving, preservation and digitization

•Spatial information literacy and instruction

•Metadata and cataloguing

•Acquisition of digital and paper material

•Open source and open data

•Emerging technologies

•Teaching and learning innovations

•The current state of our paper map and digital collections

•Web mapping and cartographic tools

Individuals wishing to organize special sessions on a topic with invited
speakers, joint sessions, or specificworkshops should contact the
Program Committee: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Authors are responsible for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors.
The time for each *oral presentation will be approximately 20 minutes*,
which includes discussion and questions.

For any questions, suggestions or comments please contact Dana Craig
([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>) or Janina Mueller
([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>).