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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/ConferenceList.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