The Geography & Map Division of the Library of Congress has two upcoming virtual events that may be of interest:

GIS Day 2023: Climate Cartographies (calendar invite attached // direct YouTube link)

November 15, 2023, 1:00-2:00pm EST / Virtual Event

Celebrate GIS Day with the Library of Congress through our virtual “Climate Cartographies” event.  Geography enthusiasts, teachers, students and professionals celebrate GIS Day across the globe with community events to highlight the benefits of geospatial science and technology in addressing the world’s challenges. This year, viewers of the Library’s virtual event will hear directly from cartographic specialists, speaking on how they utilize cartographic design to translate complex scientific discoveries into understandable, engaging and actionable insights about the climate. Speakers include Christey Allen, Brett Huson, and Matthew Loxley of the Prairie Climate Center, John Nelson of Esri, and staff of the Geography & Map Division.

Introduction to Geospatial Resources – Register here

December 12, 2023, 3:00-4:00pm EST / Virtual Event

Join us for a virtual orientation that aims to provide an overview of the geospatial resources of the Geography & Map Division, including an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS), spatial data formats, and the geospatial activities of the Division. This session will be followed by a Q&A session with GIS specialists.

Meagan Snow

Geospatial Data Visualization Librarian

Geography & Map Division

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202-707-4038