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Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 13:25:29 -0700
From: Linda Zellmer <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FW: AGIC-L: FW: GIS data 'certification' (fwd)
Sender: Linda Zellmer <[log in to unmask]>
 
 
Hello All,
 
        I received this from another list and thought that others might be
interested.  Linda Zellmer
 
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Linda Zellmer
Map Librarian
Arizona State University Libraries
P.O. Box 871006
Tempe, Arizona  85287-1006
Phone: (480) 965-5973
Fax:  (480) 965-0883
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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
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Exploring GIS Data Certification
 
Many organizations have expressed interest in developing an 'official'
or corporate GIS data set.  Few, however, have realized such a product.
One of the most common roadblocks to developing endorsed data sets is
the issue of data certification. How does an organization, select,
assess and endorse a corporate data set?  What are the liabilities and
benefits of data certification?  As the NSDI Framework effort continues,
reaching further into the data resources of state and local governments,
issues of data certification loom.
 
The Louisiana Geographic Information Center (LAGIC) with support from
the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) and the Louisiana
Geographic Information Systems Council (LGISC) is exploring data
certification.  The objectives of the study are to identify the key
technical and administrative issues surrounding data certification and
to construct variable implementation strategies for addressing the
issues.
 
Your participation is needed.  A 'User Perceptions Survey' is posted at:
 
http://lagic.lsu.edu/survey.asp
 
The survey consists of six short questions and is aimed at individual
user perceptions - multiple respondents from the same organization are
welcomed.  At the end of the survey, participants are encouraged to join
the program review committee by providing basis contact information.
 
A summary of responses will be posted to this email list.  If you have
specific questions about the project, contact me directly at the
email/phone listed below.
 
Your participation in the data certification project is needed and
appreciated,
 
Lynda
 
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Lynda Wayne,  Director
Louisiana Geographic Information Center (LAGIC)
E302 Howe-Russell
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone 225.388.3479 / FAX 225.388.5328
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