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Geographic Information Systems Literacy Institute
June 5-8, 1994
June 9-12, 1994
June 19-22, 1994
Sponsored by:
The University of Iowa and U.S. Department of Education
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the Iowa GIS Literacy Institute is to increase the number of
professional librarians working in academic and public libraries who are
familiar with basic principles of spatial data handling and the use of
geographic information systems technology. When they complete the Institute,
participating librarians will have acquired skills that will enable them to:
*Identify sources of digital spatial data and evaluate its suitability for
users.
*Understand basic GIS functions so that they can understand the needs of users.
*Understand basic principles of thematic map production from digital map data.
*Become familiar with basic principles of remote sensing and remote sensing
images.
*Become familiar with the practice of remotely accessing digital spatial data.
ENROLLMENT
There will be a total of three four day institutes. Total enrollment for each
session is restricted to 40 participants. Primary enrollment in any session will
be restricted to library personnel. Only if a session is unfilled will
registration be opened to others on a first-come, first-served basis.
Enrollment is free. Advance enrollment is required. To apply for the Institute,
complete a registration form (see below) and submit a one page vita that
describes your qualifications and provide an additional one page statement that
describes your professional and, if pertinent, institutional, interest in the
content of the Insitute.
The Institute will provide meals (four days of breakfast, lunch and dinner) for
qualified registrants. An allowance of approximately 50 dollars per day will be
made to defray lodging expenses. A travel stipend (maximum amount of $75.00)
will also be provided to qualified Institute participants.
INSTITUTE FACULTY
Dr. Marc P. Armstrong, Associate Professor
Departments of Geography and Computer Science,
and Program in Applied Mathematical and Computational Sciences,
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Dr. Robert B. McMaster, Associate Professor
Department of Geography,
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Dr. James Merchant, Associate Professor
Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies,
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Dr. Gerard Rushton, Professor
Department of Geography,
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
COURSE SCHEDULE
DAY ONE: Basic Principles of Digital Spatial Data
Primary Presenter: Dr. Marc P. Armstrong
Morning: Overview of the institute; basic hardware concepts; basic GIS concepts:
spatial data capture; spatial analysis: map overlay, buffers; overview of data
display options.
Afternoon: TIGER concepts; available TIGER products and their characteristics;
other data sources of digital cartographic data in the public and private
domain; the evolving roles of digital spatial data in libraries; access;
cataloging. Where is spatial data technology taking us? How can librarians best
respond to change?
DAY TWO: Digital Cartography and Map Production
Primary Presenter: Dr. Robert B. McMaster
Morning: Basic principles of thematic cartography and map production; geographic
data sources; use of TIGER and other digital cartographic databases for the
production of thematic maps.
Afternoon: Introduction to thematic mapping software; software demonstrations;
participant hands-on experiences; feedback; summary of the day's activities.
DAY THREE: Remote Sensing and Image Data Processing
Primary Presenter: Dr. James Merchant
Morning: Basic principles of remote sensing; sources of remote sensing data and
their characteristics; image processing.
Afternoon: Image processing (cont.); software demonstrations; participant
hands-on experiences; feedback; summary of the day's activities.
DAY FOUR: Use and Sharing of Spatial Data
Primary Presenter: Dr. Gerard Rushton
Morning: Digital spatial data in demographic analysis (population statistics,
projections); economic analyses (site selection).
Afternoon: Demographic and economic analysis demonstrations; Institutional
issues in use and sharing of digital spatial data; spatial data infrastructure;
implications of networking and spatial data sharing; demonstrations using WAIS;
feedback; summary of the day's activities.
Late afternoon: Institute wrap-up. Open-mike session.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Transportation
Iowa City is served by the following airlines through the Cedar Rapids Municipal
Airport: Air Midwest, America West, American Eagle, Northwest, Trans World
Airlines, United and United Express. The Cedar Rapids airport is located
approximately 20 miles north of Iowa City. Limousine service from the Cedar
Rapids airport is available at a cost of approximately $18 one way. Taxis are
also available. The Iowa City Municipal Airport is available for use by private
aircraft.
Parking
Parking for the Iowa Memorial Union is available in the IMU Parking Ramp,
located directly east of the IMU, or the North Campus Ramp, two blocks north of
the IMU at Madison and Davenport Streets. The cost is $.50 per hour or $5 per
day.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn, 210 S. Dubuque,
approximately 4 blocks from the University of Iowa Main Library and Iowa
Memorial Union. Please indicate your lodging requirements on the registration
form.
Continuing Education Credit
Participants will be eligible to receive CEUs from The University of Iowa for
attendance at this program.
The University of Iowa does not discriminate in its educational programs and
activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, or
disability. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal
opportunities and equal access to University facilities without reference to
affectional or associational preferences.
For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the
Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504 in the Office of Affirmative Action,
telephone (319) 335-0705, 202 Jessup Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City,
Iowa 52242-1316.
* If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodations
in order to participate in this program, please contact Conferences and
Institutes at (319)335-3231 to discuss your needs.
For additional information or for registration materials contact:
Center for Conferences and Institutes
The University of Iowa
249 Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City, IA 52242-1317
fon: 319/335-3231
fax: 319/335-3533
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