Document (#19671)

Author

Cox, A.B.
Gifford, F.

Title

¬An overview to geographic information systems

Source

Journal of academic librarianship. 23(1997) no.6, S.449-461

Year

1997

Abstract

GIS technology is a rapidly growing and powerful method for managing and analysing spatial data and information for libraries. Explains what a GIS is and describes its characteristics. Outlines 4 broad categories of GIS functions: data input, data management, analysis, and output. Describes the benefits of GIS and some of its many applications in industry, natural resource, infrastructure management, research and education. Reviews the range of GIS use in libraries and considers the challenges, strengths and opportunities presented to libraries when integrating GIS into their current operations

Footnote

Contribution to a special issue on geographic information systems (GIS) and academic libraries

Field

Geowissenschaften

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