SUBMIT A PROPOSAL by March 31, 2025

At the Confluence

Maps and spatial technologies at the convergence of disciplines, methodologies, and practice

The evolution of spatial technologies and digital cartography has revolutionized the way maps are created and used. Researchers across disciplines can find common ground in questions about the impact of space and place in environmental, cultural, economic and societal factors. The growing accessibility of GIS and digital cartography are catalysts for new and innovative use cases and user groups that are empowered to cross disciplinary boundaries and improve approaches to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research.

Map librarians, archivists, and library specialists play a crucial role in this research by providing essential resources and expertise for spatial analysis, cartography, and visualization. Map libraries and archives house extensive collections of historical and contemporary maps, atlases, and geospatial data, serving as invaluable repositories for researchers across disciplines. As our user groups grow and diversify at this confluence of discipline and practice, how are we responding and adapting to meet their needs? 

The Carto 2025 conference committee invites researchers, students, cartographers, librarians, library staff, archivists, specialists, and others to submit proposals for in-person presentations and lightning talks that explore this theme and related topics.