Then and now: the changing face of map curatorship - 3rd to 4th September

The extended early bird discount for Map Curators’ Group workshop is coming to an end on 1^st July 2013.

To take advantage of this offer please book either:

from the workshop MCG web page http://www.cartography.org.uk/default.asp?contentID=1079

or by using the link http://www.geoinformationgroup.co.uk/forms/bcs2013-mcg

The MCG workshop webpage gives a full description of the activities including the presenters, visit and workshop.

Presenters at MCG Workshop (not necessarily in this order!)

• Simon Caunt, Information Manager, The Coal Authority, "From Baedeker to Buzz Lightyear – Creating a 21st Century Digital Map Collection … and so much more"
• Jennifer Kelly, Librarian, North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, "Map curatorship on a budget of nil"
• Jerry Brotton, Queen Mary, University of London, "The death of the map"
• Emma Diffley, Edina, "Maps & Apps"
• Tom Harper and Stella Wisdom, British Library, "Off the map"

A summary of timings and costs is provided below:

Timings

Tuesday 3^rd September

09:00 – 17:00

Delegate fee £75.00 (including VAT) includes:

workshop, business meeting, lunch, refreshments and the opportunity to stay to the opening of the commercial exhibition, wine reception and Helen Wallis lecture being given by Nick Millea Map Librarian, Bodleian Library commencing at 17:15

Wednesday 4^th September

09:00 – 13:00

Visit to Boughton House

Delegate fee £25.20 (including VAT) includes:

entrance to the house and coach fare to and from Hothorpe House.

 
13:00 – 18:15 Annual Symposium programme

Half day delegate fee £75.00 (including VAT) includes:

lunch, refreshments, presentations and keynote session.

 
Delegate Fees

The fees stated above are the early bird booking discount. For MCG delegates the early bird has been extended until 1^st July 2013. This discount applies to all aspects of the booking including MCG workshop, visit, accommodation and Annual Symposium.

To take advantage of the early bird rate please ensure you book online using the MCG booking form:

 www.geoinformationgroup.co.uk/forms/bcs2013-mcg 

Please note that due to bank charges payments by visa card incur a surcharge. To avoid this either choose the invoice payment option and state personal cheque or pay by debit card.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hothorpe Hall.

You do not need to be a member of the British Cartographic Society to attend.

-- 
Anne Taylor
Head of Map Department, Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR
Tel: 01223-333041.   Fax: 01223-333160.   email: [log in to unmask]
http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/maps/

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