1. “I Want it NOW!” Adapting GIS in Higher Education/Libraries Presented at the ESRI Education User Conference by ESRI Education User Conference by Shelly (Burns) McCoy, Coordinator, Microforms & Digital Mapping, University of Delaware Library July 7, 2001

2. University of Delaware GIS n Many disciplines/departments use GIS in their classes and research n ESRI site license n UD-GIS listserv n Research Data Management Services(RDMS) –for those doing in-depth research using GIS, using GPS receivers, and finding/creating metadata for the state of DE GIS data n GIS workshops and classes n Independent use of GIS software computers

3. UD Library GIS n “Digital Mapping Station” –ArcView 3.2 –Color Printer –Internet Access –CDs related to maps n Used for relatively simple maps for a class or for book illustrations, rarely for research n Access to CD-ROM collection n Workshops for faculty, library staff, and individual users n One-on-one help

4. The “I Want it NOW” Attitude n “It’s on a computer, so it shouldn’t take long to do” n “I do not care to learn the software” n “I do not want to make an appointment; I need it today” n “I do not have time to look for other data sources” n “I want you to help me customize”

5. Why adapt to this new attitude? n To keep your users n To continue to add more users n To satisfy their needs in a short time n To take up less of your time n To use resources that are already available n To allow them to learn on their own

6. How I adapted: An Overview n Made and saved useful projects(.apr) on ArcView GIS n Placed pre-made maps on our homepage n Saved user projects into easy-to-understand file directories n Planned tutorials geared towards these uses n Bookmarked Internet mapping websites n Referred users to new mapping CDs available

7. How can you adapt?

8. Step 1: Decide what users want and need the most n All available data for DE and surrounding counties in MD and PA n The ability to use the computer themselves n Internet sites for maps and data n A map that is already made and easily customizable n Current sample statistics as well as data from other years

9. Step 2: Take Action! n Create and save maps n Organize bookmarked websites n Create one-page guides for popular CD- ROMs that contain maps/mapping applications or GIS-compatible data n Order updated/needed data CDs n Promote your actions!

10. Step 3: Create tutorial “Creating a simple, customized map for a presentation” n Has screen shots and buttons n Easy-to-read instructions n Divided into sections for users to find the section they need n Contains a list of already-made maps available

11. Step 4: Stay Ahead of the Technology ! n Read professional journals –Computers in Libraries – ArcUser – GeoWorld n Participate in listservs – GISList – ESRI-L – ArcGIS

12. Stay Ahead of the Technology! n Check GIS websites for updated/more web maps and data –geographynetwork.com geographynetwork.com – GeoCommunity at gis.about.com gis.about.com –local websites such as DE Spatial Data Clearinghouse http://gis.smith.udel.edu/fgdc2/clearinghouse/ http://gis.smith.udel.edu/fgdc2/clearinghouse/ n Keep your GIS(or DMS in my case) website updated!

13. Stay Ahead of the Technology! n Create metadata for data CDs and.apr projects –Metadata Tools for Geospatial Data http://badger.state.wi.us/agencies/wlib/sco/metatool /mtools.htm http://badger.state.wi.us/agencies/wlib/sco/metatool /mtools.htm http://badger.state.wi.us/agencies/wlib/sco/metatool /mtools.htm –Formal Metadata www.geology.usgs.gov/tools/metadata www.geology.usgs.gov/tools/metadatawww.geology.usgs.gov/tools/metadata –DE Spatial Data Clearinghouse http://gis.smith.udel.edu/fgdc2/clearinghouse http://gis.smith.udel.edu/fgdc2/clearinghouse

14. Can you do this on your campus ? n Depends on your library’s role in GIS on campus n Depends on your resources n May depend on your computer equipment

15. Questions? THANK YOU! Our website: http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/media/microforms /gis/dms.htm http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/media/microforms /gis/dms.htm