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Presented By: University Library

Whither the map collection: keeping paper maps relevant in a digital age

Christopher J.J. Thiry Christopher J.J. Thiry
Christopher J.J. Thiry
As digital mapping continues to prevail, library staff become less connected to the physical collections they once managed and these collections are repeated targets for dramatic weeding projects, meant to liberate highly sought after space. While people may love paper maps, many librarians and library administrators ask, “If digital mapping is the future, why keep the print maps? What purpose does it serve to keep them?”

Christopher J.J. Thiry (BA 1989, MILS 1992), Map & GIS Librarian at the Arthur Lakes Library, Colorado School of Mines will explore these topics, and explain his belief that paper maps, the information contained on these maps, and the librarians working with them have a challenging, unpredictable, and yet bright future.

Light refreshments will be available.
Christopher J.J. Thiry Christopher J.J. Thiry
Christopher J.J. Thiry

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