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RUSA is offering a new online course, "Introduction to Spatial Literacy and Online Mapping". The course is 3 weeks long, and begins next Monday, May 16. Registration will end at close-of-business on Thursday, May 12 (that's tomorrow!). This online 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 librarians and have a vast number of potential uses. 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). This course is asynchronous-there are no scheduled meeting times. Students login throughout the week to view podcast lectures and complete assignments. A complete course description and pricing are at the RUSA website: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/development/spatialliteracy/index .cfm Group discounts are available. The group registration form is available here: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/development/2010rusacereg.pdf Register now: http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=oloc&Template=/Conference/Confer enceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=L Please share this message with any colleagues, groups or distribution lists that may find it of interest! Learn more about RUSA-the Reference and User Services Association-at www.ala.org/rusa. Liz F. Markel, M.A. Marketing & Programs Manager Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) The American Library Association // 50 E. Huron Street // Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433 // p. 312-280-4398 // f. 312-280-5273 // e. [log in to unmask] Find our divisions online at www.ala.org/rusa & www.ala.org/ascla