This message is from C. Denise Stephens.--------Johnnie --------------------------------------------------------- >Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 16:58:19 -0400 (EDT) >From: C Denise Stephens <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Ann/Johnnie Please Post:ALA GIS Program Reminder (fwd) Greetings. ------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS MESSAGE IS CROSS-POSTED ON MULTIPLE LISTS. PLEASE FOREGIVE ANY DUPLICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------- The LITA Geographic Information Systems Interest Group (GISIG) is pleased to sponsor the following Program during the ALA Annual Meeting: SOCIAL RESEARCH & GIS - APPLICATIONS FOR THE LIBRARY This program addresses the dominance of Social Sciences research in emerging GIS-related library services. It will discuss real GIS applications designed to treat social inquiry. Taking a practical approach, our presenters will lead the audience through real project elements and outcomes. You will be introduced to HOW data, tables, and software come together to answer geographically-oriented questions likely to surface in today's library. PRESENTERS: Angela Lee, Enviornmental Systems Research Institute(ESRI) Topic: "Is Pollution Color Blind? Using GIS to Examine the Distribution of TRI Sites". Phillip D. Troutman, Fellow, Carter G. Woodson Institute, University of Virginia. Topic: "Mapping Historical Change: Linking GIS and Database Technology". DATE: Sunday, June 28 TIME: 9:30-12:30 (we'll try to adjourn by 12 noon) LOCATION: Holiday Inn Capitol, Clark Room We look forward to seeing you there! ________________________________ Denise Stephens Coordinator, Information & Access Services Science & Engineering Libraries University of Virginia Clark Hall Charlottesville, VA 22903-2498 PHONE(804) 924-6889; FAX(804)924-4338 EMAIL: [log in to unmask]