> What is Cartography?
Find out more about the whole subject :
   - Why is cartography useful?
   - Who should use it?
   - Where it has originated from?
* Cartography - an introduction - A new introductory publication, which has been developed by the BCS, can be purchased here.
* Cartopics - The BCS have collated short articles designed as introductions to a wide variety of aspects of cartography and maps for the non-expert. We hope that you find them useful and informative.
* Better Mapping - The BCS run introductory and advanced seminars on Better Mapping and how to use cartography to enhance your map-making.

> Forum
A forum for cartographers and anyone who would like to find out more about cartography or maps. You must register to use the forum but can address issues to like minded people both inside and outside of the field. Useful information may be posted here as a record.
Please note: although this forum is moderated, posts on the forum are not views of the BCS.

> Working in Cartography
Information and publications relating to training and working in cartography. Also see the Forum for useful links.
* Working in the Map Industry [PDF] [5.3mb] - An introduction to careers in cartography
* Careers in Cartography - A compilation of definitions, statements, key skills, and lists education and training available, and views of cartographers working in the profession.
* Job Vacancies