Harvard Map Collection Announcements http://hcl.harvard.edu/libraries/maps/ News and announcements from the Harvard Map Collection. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:01:02 GMT ListGarden Program 1.3.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Excellence in Service Award Winners Recognized http://hcl.harvard.edu/news/articles/2009/service_awards_2009.cfm Selfless co-workers, prolific catalogers, technology experts and excellent service providers – all were recently recognized as winners of the 2009 <a href="http://hcl.harvard.edu/about_hcl/admin_svcs/hr/programs/net_employee_recognition_program.cfm#excellence_award">Excellence in Service Awards</a>, a merit-based honor established to recognize employees who go above and beyond the call of duty to support of the mission and values of Harvard College Library. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:01:02 GMT On exhibit at the Map Collection: Gleams of a Remoter World: Mapping the European Alps http://www.hcl.harvard.edu/info/exhibitions/#alps This exhibit explores how European cartographers over the centuries have responded to the challenge of mapping the Alps. It examines a variety of cartographic genres, including maps celebrating military conquest, panoramic views for tourists, guides for hikers and skiers, national surveys, and transportation maps. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:38:41 GMT