Linda Newman earned Bachelors degrees in International Studies and Geography and a Master's in Library Sciences. She held the position of Mines Librarian from 1981 - 1997 when the Mines and Engineering Libraries merged to form new DeLaMare Library. She is now the Geoscience and Map Librarian. Linda has served as President of the Western Association of Map Libraries, Chair of the Cartographic Users Advisory Council, and now serves on the Nevada State Board on Geographic Names. The William C. Wonders Map Collection was moved from the basement of the Tory Building to Camerion Library in the fall of 1994.
Maps are powerful tools for decision-makers.
The popular use of GIS and related mapping technologies has changed approaches to mapmaking. Cartography is no longer the domain of experts, and the potential for poorly designed maps has increased. This trend has raised concerns that poorly designed maps might mislead decision-makers. Map treatments and other test materials were mailed to Forest Service District Rangers, who are key decision-makers in the agency. They were asked to make a decision using a hypothetical decision problem and map treatment.