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Researcher asks 'what causes maps to go viral' on the web

8/27/18

As the 2016 presidential election was heating up, the statistical news website FiveThirtyEight released a projection map asking what if only women voted. The map, sent out in a tweet by FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver, quickly went viral on social media and was viewed millions of times. That viral cartography event, and what quickly followed, is the subject of research conducted by Anthony Robinson, assistant professor of geography at Penn State.

University Libraries offer maps and geospatial information sessions in February

1/31/18

On Wednesdays this February, and one in March, Penn State University Libraries will offer informational sessions relating to foundational map and geospatial topics. Sessions are open to all Penn State students, staff, faculty and visitors, with remote viewing available online.

man standing in Maps Library holding maps

Andrew named distinguished librarian

1/23/18

Paige G. Andrew, Penn State University Libraries maps cataloging librarian, is one of 15 University faculty to be named distinguished faculty in 2018 by Penn State’s Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs.

Maps and geospatial information sessions for fall 2017 include online options

9/19/17

Each Tuesday this October, Penn State University Libraries will offer informational sessions relating to foundational map and geospatial topics. Sessions, which do not require registration, are open to all Penn State students, staff, faculty and visitors, and remote viewing is available online using Zoom.

graphic of Midwest U.S. states noting list and locations of ten Big Ten Academic Alliance universities participating in geoportal project

Big Ten’s Geospatial Data Portal connecting access to GIS, historical map data

1/23/17

The Big Ten Academic Alliance Geospatial Data Portal Project, of which Penn State University Libraries is a contributor, has launched an online spatial data discovery tool called the Big Ten Academic Alliance Geoportal. The project and geoportal aim to provide discoverability, facilitate access and connect scholars across the Big Ten Academic Alliance to often scattered geospatial data resources.

Map and GIS information sessions scheduled for fall 2016

8/16/16

Two fall 2016 Penn State University Libraries informational sessions offering introductions to map and GIS topics are planned for Penn State students, faculty, staff and visitors in the Donald W. Hamer Maps Library, ground floor Pattee Library, University Park, and via Adobe Connect online. No registration is required.

Libraries’ Andrew to receive highest national honor in library cataloging

2/25/16

The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association, has selected Paige G. Andrew, cartographic resources cataloging librarian at the Penn State University Libraries, to receive its 2016 Margaret Mann Citation Award. Andrew will receive the honor for professional achievement in cataloging and valuable contributions to the library profession during the American Library Association’s Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.

The message in the map: New edition of cartography design book released

2/19/16

Cynthia A. Brewer, head of Penn State’s Department of Geography, has released a new edition of “Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users.” Published by Esri Press, the book guides mapmakers through the process of designing visually pleasing and easily understandable maps.