Maps and Geography Round Table (MAGERT)
Mission
- To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas by persons working with or interested in map and geography collections
- To provide a forum to increase the availability, use, and bibliographic control of map and geography collections
- To increase communication and cooperation between map and geography librarians and other librarians
- To contribute to the improvement of education and training of map and geography librarians.
Staff Liaison
Danielle M. Alderson
American Library Association
50 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611-2788
Work: (312) 280-3213
Fax: (312) 944-6131
E-mail: dponton@ala.org
American Library Association
50 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611-2788
Work: (312) 280-3213
Fax: (312) 944-6131
E-mail: dponton@ala.org
About MAGERT
The Map and Geography Round Table (MAGERT) is one of 15 round tables in the American Library Association. Formed in 1980, MAGERT--with over 380 members, the world's largest map library organization--provides a forum for people interested or involved in any aspect of map or geography librarianship. MAGERT members benefit from:
- A forum for the exchange of ideas by persons working with or interested in map and geography collections or information.
- Advocacy and education for increased availability, use and control of map and geography collections.
- Annual meetings with informative programs and opportunities to meet professional colleagues; mid-winter working meetings providing opportunities for involvement on committees and task forces; and informal after-meeting gatherings offering fun and new friends.
- Publications such as MAGERT's newsletter base line, the Occasional Paper series, and the Guide to U.S. Map Resources (2nd edition was published by ALA in 1990).