Library Trends articles from September 2006

Library Trends archives from September 2006

Introduction.(Geographic Information Systems )
September 22, 2006... Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data collections and services within the library environment are not new concepts. For years libraries have been active in collecting geospatial data and handling GIS-related reference questions. In the...

GIS collection development within an academic library.
September 22, 2006... ABSTRACT Locating usable spatial data is essential for the application and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS data collection development constitutes a core element of GIS services within academic libraries. Managers of...

Legal considerations in the dissemination of licensed digital spatial data.(American Geographical Society Library )
September 22, 2006... ABSTRACT State and local governments increasingly license digital spatial data, the dissemination of which by academic libraries requires specific legal and operational considerations to reconcile license conditions with public access....

Building a system to disseminate digital map and geospatial data online.
September 22, 2006... ABSTRACT The expectation of library patrons to get all of the information they need, including geographic information, accessible on their desktops has created challenges to map and Geographic Information System (GIS) libraries. This new...

Libraries as distributors of geospatial data: data management policies as tools for managing partnerships.
September 22, 2006... ABSTRACT Libraries can bring substantial expertise to bear on the collection, curation, and distribution of digital geospatial information, making them trusted and competent partners for organizations that wish to distribute geospatial...

Geospatial Web services and geoarchiving: new opportunities and challenges in geographic information services.
September 22, 2006... ABSTRACT Over the course of the past fifteen years the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has changed significantly. Initially the role of the map library was confined to that of building and providing access to collections of...

Digital preservation of geospatial data.
September 22, 2006... ABSTRACT The selection, acquisition, and management of digital data are now part and parcel of the work librarians handle on a day-to-day basis. While much thought goes into this work, little consideration may be given to the long-term...

Building a library GIS service from the ground up.
September 22, 2006... ABSTRACT Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services in academic libraries tend to differ, based on availability of GIS data, software, hardware, and staff expertise. GIS services at the University of Kansas are closely aligned with...

Improving GIS consultations: a case study at Yale University Library.
September 22, 2006... ABSTRACT For the last decade and a half, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services in academic libraries have been developing, and GIS librarians have been experimenting with different ways to provide these services. However, there...

Centralized vs. distributed systems: academic library models for GIS and remote sensing activities on campus.
September 22, 2006... ABSTRACT Academic libraries are a prime example of an enterprise whose mission is to support the information needs of its institution. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) are popular topics for academic research...

GIS mentoring.(Geographic Information Systems)
September 22, 2006... ABSTRACT The implementation and development of effective mentoring is crucial to the growth and success of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) librarianship and staffing. Mentoring is necessary to fill the gaps for all staff members,...