Integrating Geographic Information Systems into Library Services

Abresch, John; Hanson, Ardis; Heron, Susan Jane; Reehling, Peter J.

doi:10.4018/978-1-59904-726-3

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“…Federal and state governments are moving to digital-only data and documents available on the Internet. Public domain data and public sector data are not interchangeable (Abresch, Hanson, & Reehling, 2008). Public domain is a legal status, that is, items in the public domain are copyright-free.…”

Section: Public Domain and Public Sector Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Governmental and institutional policies determine access, which potentially vary. Since constitutional, federal, or state law may govern access to public sector information, changes in access to government information, particularly after passage of the Homeland Security Act, potentially affect content and access (Abresch et al, 2008).…”

Section: Public Domain and Public Sector Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Foundations of Behavioral Health

Hanson¹

2020

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Foundations of Behavioral Health

Hanson¹

2020

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“…GIS is nowadays used as an instrument for measuring and analyzing the library services (Bishop and Mandel, 2010). There are even some sources considering GIS implementation to make use of geographical sources in libraries (Donnelly, 2010;Abresch et al, 2008;Aufmuth, 2006;Houser, 2006;Larsgaard, 2005). GIS was introduced as an instrument for graphical displaying of the research data in the field of knowledge and information sciences.…”

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GIS as a supporting instrument for making decisions about the library sources collection management

Pournaghi

2017

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Purpose Nowadays, libraries are confronted with the growth of library collection, financial problems and lack of enough space. Hence, an organized and automatic system is needed to manage the sources collection. The purpose of the current study was using a GIS in managing the sources collection (systematic weeding, collection development and retrieving the extent of the sources loan) of the library to implement the system in a case sample and using the output maps for improving the status of managing the sources and contributing to make weeding more systematic and supplying the sources. Design/methodology/approach Combination of survey methods-descriptive design system was used. To gather the required data, the survey-descriptive method was used. To implement and enter the information and data into ArcGIS and analyze the data and display the results on the library floors maps, system designing was utilized. Finally, the proposed model was designed based on the exiting reality. Spatial database design and plan have been done at the Central Library of Tehran University. Findings The spatial database created in the study demonstrated that GIS has the potential for searching, displaying and presenting several reports considering the extent of the loan for each specific shelf on the map of the building and several halls of the library. Originality/value Thorough using the database for the extent of the loan and use of the sources in GIS and the potential for being updated and searching for spatial information, decisions related to managing the library sources collection including weeding, collection development and selection can be supported. The proposed model in the current study can be used in other libraries. Easy development and low cost for its implementation makes it applicable for all libraries.

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“…The literature on GIS-related library services and resources (e.g. collection development, reference and research services, review of GIS technologies, and geospatial metadata) are relatively mature compared to literature on LIS research utilizing GIS as a tool to measure and analyze library services, facilities, and use; even a book has been written on implementing GIS services in libraries (Abresch et al, 2008;Aufmuth, 2006;Donnelly, 2010;Houser, 2006;Jue, 1995;Kowal, 2002;Larsgaard, 2005;Smith and Gluck, 1995;Strasser, 1998). In academic library settings in particular, geographic information librarianship has emerged to facilitate the collection, dissemination, and use of geospatial data in addition to traditional print cartographic resources (Weimer and Reehling, 2006).…”

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Utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) in library research

Bishop

Mandel²

2010

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Purpose -The purpose of this research paper is to explore library research that uses geographic information systems (GIS) as a tool to measure and analyze library services and establish future directions for this research area. Design/methodology/approach -This study reviews the library literature using GIS. The study searched full text for geographic information systems in two databases, Library Literature and Information Full Text and Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA). The titles and abstracts of the search results were analyzed to gather only the research that used GIS as a tool to measure and analyze library services. Findings -This review of the literature reveals research using GIS as a tool in two ways: to analyze service area populations, including facility site location and other service and resource decision making; and to manage facilities, including in-library use and occupancy of library study space. Practical implications -The findings are relevant for library and information science researchers and practitioners because they summarize a specific area of research that may be confusing for the novice, but beneficial to the field. Using GIS in practice and research could benefit library services by generating maps to convey more information than tables and text alone and by allowing spatial analysis of library services inside the library as well as in a library's service areas. Originality/value -The paper provides future directions for an emerging research area and attempts to define subdivisions within this research area to clarify the area for researchers and practitioners.

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Integrating Geographic Information Systems into Library Services

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