Implementing Geographic Information Systems in the public library arena
Jue, Dean K.
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Title
Implementing Geographic Information Systems in the public library arena
Author(s)
Jue, Dean K.
Issue Date
1996
Keyword(s)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Public libraries
Abstract
The rate of introduction of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into
public libraries is accelerating. This study investigates the experiences of
all types of libraries that have either successfully or unsuccessfully introduced
GIS into a library environment. From librarians'
experiences, it
is apparent that the most important consideration for successful GIS
introduction into a library is adequate staffing and staff training. From
this and other information collected during this study, a decision flowchart
was developed to help public librarians evaluate the type of GIS
services that should be provided in any given library environment. The
Public Library Users Geographic Information System (PLUS+GIS) research
project, based in Florida, is a project focused on developing methodologies
to assist public libraries in introducing GIS to their patrons.
Publisher
Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Series/Report Name or Number
Geographic information systems and libraries: patrons, maps, and spatial information [papers presented at the 1995 Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing, April 10-12, 1995]
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