----------------------------Original message---------------------------- 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 - or - email to: [log in to unmask]