Free large-format scanning for UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff

Poster advertising large format scanning service. Image in background: Map of Berkeley, California, and Alameda County, circa 1897.Members of the UC Berkeley community can now get up to 10 free large-format scans per semester at the Earth Sciences & Map Library! This can include maps or other large, flat materials. Scans over the free allotment are $10 each. For walk-in patrons not affiliated with the university, the cost is $25 per scan. Get more information about large-format scanning, or visit the library to start your scanning project.

UC GIS Week 2022: Registration now open!

Register now for the UC GIS Week conference from Nov. 15th – 17th!

The University of California GIS Week is an opportunity for you to learn and engage with experts and mapping projects across the UC system and beyond!

This free hybrid conference is supported by the UC GIS Leadership Committee. In addition to many virtual talks and workshops, keep an eye on the schedule for in-person events happening around the UC Berkeley campus.

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What a GIS & Map Librarian does all day

GIS & Map Librarian Susan Powell recently wrote a guest blog post for the non-profit Guerrilla Cartography about what she does in her work for the UC Berkeley Library. Guerrilla Cartography logo Susan also serves on the board of Guerrilla Cartography, which publishes crowd-sourced atlases. The group’s latest project, “Shelter: An Atlas,” is set to be printed later this year. Read all about “What a GIS & Map Librarian does all day” at the Guerrilla Cartography blog!


GIS & Mapping Community of Practice meetup on Oct. 17

Join us for the next campus GIS & Mapping Community of Practice meetup on October 17 from 2-3 pm! This month’s meetup will take place virtually on Zoom. Register to receive the link.

world map made up of little peopleThis informal meetup offers participants an opportunity to get to know other people using mapping tools and techniques across campus, regardless of discipline. Whether you’re just getting started exploring GIS & Mapping or a seasoned pro (or anywhere in between!), all are welcome to participate in the GIS & Mapping Community of Practice. Bring your questions and get excited to meet fellow mappers!

Let us know if you’re interested in sharing this month (or at a future meetup) during our community “show and tell,” and also what topics you’re interested in learning about, by completing the GIS & Mapping Community of Practice Interest Form.