John Clark, Geospatial Services Librarian, will be providing a series of six sessions designed to introduce participants to the digital world of maps and mapmaking during the first half of the Spring 2022 semester. Two are repeated for a total of eight events. All of these events will be held remotely via Zoom from 12:15 to 1:00pm.

These talks are designed to introduce participants to a variety of digital geospatial tools and will include some demos. Participants will also be provided with links and resources to continue learning on their own. But fundamentally, this series is based on the premise that taking advantage of today’s geospatial technology depends on an understanding of mapmaking practices and geographical thought over many centuries, and in many different cultures. As such, much of the content will be focused on the fascinating world of maps.

These sessions may be enjoyed independently of each other, so please join us for one or many of them. The schedule below provides links for more information about each session, as well as particular Zoom links for each session.

Beware of Maps – a Beginner’s Guide to Reading and Making Maps
Monday, January 31, 12:15 to 1:00 PM. (Access via Zoom at this link)
Thursday, Feb 3, 12:15 to 1:00 PM. (Access via Zoom at this link)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in a Nutshell
Monday, February 7, 12:15 to 1:00 PM. (Access via Zoom at this link)
Thursday, February 10, 12:15 to 1:00 PM. (Access via Zoom at this link)

Exploring Google Maps
Monday, February 14, 12:15 to 1:00 PM. (Access via Zoom at this link)

Creating Story Maps
Tuesday, February 22, 12:15 to 1:00 PM. (Access via Zoom at this link)

Finding Historical Maps Online
Monday, February 28, 12:15 to 1:00 PM. (Access via Zoom at this link)

Working With Historical Maps
Monday, March 7, 12:15 to 1:00 PM. (Access via Zoom at this link)