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Map Design & Cartography: Making Better Maps

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Map Design & Cartography: Making Better Maps In-Person

Learn the principles of effective map design and cartography. This workshop will explore visual hierarchy, color, typography, symbols, labeling, scale, and layout. Participants will learn how thoughtful design choices can improve the clarity, accuracy, and visual impact of maps and help communicate geographic information more effectively. Registration is required.

Related LibGuide: Critical Cartography by Alyssa Sklar

Date:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time:
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
304 Peabody Library
Audience:
  Library Staff     Vanderbilt Faculty     Vanderbilt Graduate Students     Vanderbilt Staff     Vanderbilt Undergraduate Students  

Registration is required. There are 13 seats available.

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Alyssa Sklar

Librarian for Geospatial Systems and Data

Email: alyssa.sklar@vanderbilt.edu

 

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GIS Lab

Location: Peabody Library, Room 304

Email: lib-gis@vanderbilt.edu

Website: bit.ly/VandyGIS