http://hdl.handle.net/2142/353 32nd Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing (1995). Edited by Linda C. Smith and Myke Gluck. http://hdl.handle.net/2142/419 The St. Louis Public Library's Electronic Atlas: A successful GIS application in the public library environment Watts, Anne In 1974, the U.S. Census Bureau published a collection of thematic maps from the 1970 census. The maps found a wide audience during the decade. However, the bureau did not produce a companion set from either the 1 980 or 1 990 censuses. Other organizations have responded to the demands of data users with comparable products. Rather than producing a published set of thematic maps, the St. Louis Public Library (SLPL), with the Illinois State Data Center at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, decided to produce an electronic set of thematic maps using 1990 U.S. Census data. The St. Louis Public Library 's electronic atlas began with clearly defined goals, modest expenditures, and a wide range of community partnerships. As the electronic atlas enters its third year of operation, it is possible for the participants to discuss the components of a successful implementation of Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies in a public library environment. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Public libraries http://hdl.handle.net/2142/418 Mapping technology in transition Monmonier, Mark This presentation is a light-hearted mildly self-critical recapitulation of a 1985 book-length essay on the evolution and future of cartographic technology, which emphasizes the significant role of public policy in the collection, dissemination, display, and use of geographic information. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Public policy http://hdl.handle.net/2142/417 The Government Information Locator Service: Discovering, identifying, and accessing spatial data Moen, William E. The Government Information Locator Service (GILS) is a new federal initiative to assist the public in discovering, identifying, and locating government information. GILS may play a special role in helping the spatial data community to search and retrieve information about spatial information resources created, collected, or held by federal agencies. GILS is a decentralized standards-based approach to network discovery and retrieval. The basic components of GILS are structured records (i.e., the GILS Locator Records) with standardized data elements that describe and provide access information to federal information resources; agency-based information servers hosting the Locator Records; client software to initiate information retrieval transactions; and ANSI/NISO Z39.50 as the communications protocol between clients and servers. This paper provides an overview of GILS and discusses ANSI/NISO Z39.50, the American National Standard for information retrieval, and its use in GILS. The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications of GILS for the discovery and use of spatial data. Government information Government Information Locator Service (GILS) http://hdl.handle.net/2142/416 Geographic information retrieval and spatial browsing Larson, Ray R. Digital library (DL) projects are beginning to create very large-scale repositories of digital information on a wide range of topics. As with traditional print libraries, this information can be indexed and retrieved in a variety of ways, ranging from purely descriptive cataloging of items in the database and topical analysis of content, to more specialized methods of classification and description that exploit the characteristics of digital information. This paper will examine the problems and prospects of a class of retrieval and indexing methods that are particularly suited to digital library materials with geographic content or associations. The characteristics of spatial queries and some of the problems of uncertainty and approximation in spatial and geographic information retrieval are discussed. Requirements and a methodologyfor automatic indexing and georeferencing of text documents are then examined. A "state-of-the-art" examination of network access to georeferenced information is provided, and a specification language and tool for development of graphical interfaces to support geographic information retrieval and spatial browsing is also described. In conclusion, general issues and characteristics of georeferenced multimedia information systems are discussed. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Digital libraries http://hdl.handle.net/2142/415 Cataloging planetospatial data in digital form: Old Wine, new bottles - new wine, old bottles Larsgaard, Mary Lynette This discussion deals with using traditional library cataloging methods- e.g., Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR), USMARC to catalog planetospatial data in digital form and the problem areas that have come to light. planetospatial data Cataloging http://hdl.handle.net/2142/414 Using Geographic Information Systems for estimating and profiling geographic library market areas Koontz, Christie A definition of legal service or market area is difficult for public library management due to limited available data regarding user residence, and because people may cross service lines for any number of reasons. Yet an accurate estimate and a subsequent socioeconomic profile of the geographic market to be served (market analysis) is essential in order to provide unique community-based services and materials. Geographic information system (GIS) software can facilitate library market analysis by graphically estimating geographic boundaries and analyzing socioeconomic characteristics within prescribed markets in one online environment. This discussion illustrates the utility of GIS in estimating and profiling library markets. The Evansville-Vanderburgh County public library system is used to provide realistic library market analysis situations. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Market analysis http://hdl.handle.net/2142/413 Implementing Geographic Information Systems in the public library arena Jue, Dean K. 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. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Public libraries http://hdl.handle.net/2142/412 Digital spatial data of Illinois on CD-ROM, Department of Energy and Natural Resources Joselyn, Mark Oliver, Sheryl G. The Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) and its divisions, the Illinois State Geological Survey, Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois State Water Survey, Hazardous Waste Research and Information Center, Office of Research and Planning, and Illinois State Museum, have been actively involved in the use and application of GIS technology for over ten years. A significant result has been the development of one of the most comprehensive spatial digital databases, at the state level, anywhere in the country. In order to make this information more accessible, many of ENR's statewide data sets were published on CD-ROM in April 1994. This publication is the first of its kind in the country from a state perspective. It signifies technological advancement, but it also reflects the evolution of an institutional attitude toward data, specifically that data of this type are a resource to be shared and utilized by citizens and groups with an interest and concern for Illinois, its people, and its resources. This publication is intended to make this valuable and dynamic resource more accessible and available to other state agencies, libraries, schools, public interest groups, and the private sector. An anticipated effect will be to increase knowledge and consideration of geography relative to the state's people, resources, and related issues. Virtually all aspects of the built and natural environments in which we live have spatial components. The data contained on this CD-ROM provide a basis for integrating these spatial components into research, education, and management. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) http://hdl.handle.net/2142/411 Introduction to 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] Smith, Linda C. Gluck, Myke Electronic technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS), are creating new ways of meeting the needs of library users for spatial and cartographic information. The 32nd Annual Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing, held at the Beckman Institute on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) on 2-4 April 1995, addressed the theme of "GIS and Libraries: Patrons, Maps, and Spatial Information." Current interest in this topic is evident in the publication of several special issues of journals shortly after the clinic took place. "Making GIS a Part of Library Service" (Lutz, 1995), "Geographic Information Systems (GISs) and Academic Libraries" (Hernon, 1995), and "Global Change and the Role of Libraries" (Rand, 1995) can be consulted for papers that complement and supplement the conference papers compiled in this volume. In particular, Longstreth (1995) identifies important information sources on GIS in his discussion of GIS collection development, staffing, and training. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) http://hdl.handle.net/2142/410 Index to 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] Index