Geographic information systems (GIS) in public library assessment
This paper details three projects utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) in the assessment of public libraries. The benefits of GIS include the abilities to generate maps to convey more information than through other means and to allow for spatial analysis of library services. This paper inc...
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| description | This paper details three projects utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) in the assessment of public libraries. The benefits of GIS include the abilities to generate maps to convey more information than through other means and to allow for spatial analysis of library services. This paper includes specific examples of uses implemented by the authors. GIS allowed the authors to display data related to library service and identify various disparities across service areas. In addition, this paper discusses practical issues of GIS for library researchers and practitioners based upon the knowledge gained through the development of the three GIS projects discussed here. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1541842021-12-22T20:11:24Z Geographic information systems (GIS) in public library assessment Bishop, Bradley Wade Mandel, Lauren H. McClure, Charles R. Library and information science This paper details three projects utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) in the assessment of public libraries. The benefits of GIS include the abilities to generate maps to convey more information than through other means and to allow for spatial analysis of library services. This paper includes specific examples of uses implemented by the authors. GIS allowed the authors to display data related to library service and identify various disparities across service areas. In addition, this paper discusses practical issues of GIS for library researchers and practitioners based upon the knowledge gained through the development of the three GIS projects discussed here. Published version 2021-12-16T01:07:07Z 2021-12-16T01:07:07Z 2011 Journal Article Bishop, B. W., Mandel, L. H. & McClure, C. R. (2011). Geographic information systems (GIS) in public library assessment. Library and Information Science Research E-Journal, 21(1), 1-18. https://dx.doi.org/10.32655/LIBRES.2011.1.1 1058-6768 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/154184 10.32655/LIBRES.2011.1.1 1 21 1 18 en Library and Information Science Research E-Journal © 2011 Bradley Wade Bishop, Lauren H. Mandel, Charles R. McClure. All rights reserved. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Library and information science Bishop, Bradley Wade Mandel, Lauren H. McClure, Charles R. Geographic information systems (GIS) in public library assessment |
| title | Geographic information systems (GIS) in public library assessment |
| title_full | Geographic information systems (GIS) in public library assessment |
| title_fullStr | Geographic information systems (GIS) in public library assessment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geographic information systems (GIS) in public library assessment |
| title_short | Geographic information systems (GIS) in public library assessment |
| title_sort | geographic information systems gis in public library assessment |
| topic | Library and information science |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/154184 |
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