An Overview of Geographic Information Systems.

Cox, Allan B.; Gifford, Fred

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Publication Date: 1997

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An Overview of Geographic Information Systems.

Cox, Allan B.; Gifford, Fred

Journal of Academic Librarianship, v23 n6 p449-61 Nov 1997

Geographic information system (GIS) technology is a rapidly growing and powerful method for managing and analyzing spatial data and information for libraries. This article introduces GIS basic concepts, reviews GIS usage in libraries, and presents some challenges, strengths, and opportunities for libraries and GIS. Six figures illustrate the article. (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Management, Information Technology, Library Automation, Library Services, Maps, Nonprint Media, Reference Materials, Visual Aids

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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