March 10 - 30, 2014
Other upcoming sessions: Oct. 6 - 26, 2014
Since the emergence of dynamic and easily accessible online mapping tools, there has been a drastic increase in geographic interest and awareness. Whether for personal, social, professional or academic use, people are using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to communicate information in a map format. Whether it’s using Google Earth to study urban change, or creating Google Map Mashups to show cemetery locations, more and more members of society are turning to online mapping programs for their visualization needs. With so many using GIS technology in their daily lives, it is time to train librarians to not only assist library clients with their inquiries, but to use the technology themselves.
This three week course will introduce students and library staff to a variety of mapping tools and GIS technologies that are of interest to both public and academic library users. Librarians will be able to apply their newly developed Web 2.0 mapping skills in their reference work, and liaison responsibilities. Through hands-on exercises, demonstrations and presentations, the librarian will receive a thorough overview of GIS-related technologies that they may be exposed to in the library.
Examples of topics include geographic literacy, GIS, online mapping (Google Earth, Google Maps, etc). The course will include:
Online lessons – 2 hours a week
Two Assignments
Two Tutorials
One Discussion Question
Registration Fees:
$130 for RUSA members
$175 for ALA members
$210 for non-ALA members
$100 for student members and retired members
http://www.ala.org/rusa/development/spatialliteracy
