The NSW State Library has 4 upcoming activities which you may interest Sydney-based geographers or students
20 June 2019
Thursday 20 June 10 am to 4.30 pm
The State Library is dedicating an entire day to researching our extensive maps collection.
If you’re new to using maps for research come along to the Library as we pull out some of our favourite items.
Learn about Sydney’s subdivision plans, early maps of NSW, historic world maps, and much more.
With hands-on help from our expert librarians, you'll be navigating our online catalogue like a pro in no time.
Bookings essential: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/…/launch-library-research-using-m…
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5 July 2019
“Xavier Mertz - Tracing a Fatal Journey”
Friday 5 July 2019 from 5.45 pm to 8.00 pm
State Library of New South Wales, Metcalfe Auditorium
Join us for a screening which celebrates Xavier Mertz’ life and takes us on the journey of this young adventurer.
Following the screening, material including maps from the Library's AAE collection on the Aurora Expedition and Xavier Mertz will be on display and refreshments will be served.
Refreshments will be provided.
This is a free event presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney and the Mawson’s Hut Foundation
Bookings essential: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/xavier-mertz-tracing-fatal-journey
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31 July 2019
Cartographica: a curator’s talk – Margaret Betteridge
Wednesday 31 July 2019 from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Customs House Library, 31 Alfred Street, Sydney
Level 2 meeting room
In this special curator’s illustrated talk, the City’s Curator, Margaret Betteridge, will share some of the highlights of her exhibition Cartographica: Sydney on the Map.
This exhibition brings together a series of reproduced maps with a focus on Sydney, captured through the cartographic traditions of mapmakers.
Come and hear about the different ways we navigate and represent our city, as seen through the maps in the exhibition.
The exhibition is on at Customs House right now and will be open until 7 pm on the night. So why not take the time to view the exhibition before or after Margaret’s talk.
Refreshments will be provided.
This is a free event but please RSVP to maggie.patton@sl.nsw.gov.au by 29 July
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/cartographica-sydney-on-the-map
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September 24 - 25, 2019
Mapping In Action - Australian and New Zealand Map Society Annual Conference
The 49th annual ANZMapS conference will be held at the National Library of Australia, Canberra on Tue 24 and Wed 25 September 2019.
The theme for the conference is Mapping in Action. The Conference Committee is now seeking submissions for papers/presentations.
Tell us how maps and spatial science help us interact with, interpret and understand society, the environment, history and science.
Further information: https://www.anzmaps.org/events/2019-conference-mapping-in-action/
Looking forward to seeing you at one or more of these events!
Regards,
Maggie
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Maggie Patton Manager, Research and Discovery +61 2 9273 1709
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