Effective Management of Geographical Information in Map/GIS Libraries

Vardakosta, Ifigenia Effective Management of Geographical Information in Map/GIS Libraries., 2023 . In 17th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage, Thessaloniki (Greece), 24-26 May 2023. (Unpublished) [Conference paper]

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The effective management of geographical information is essential for many organizations and especially for Map/GIS Libraries which play a crucial role in providing access to a wide range of geographical data (print and digital) and tools for analysis and visualization. However, managing map and GIS collections can be a challenging task for librarians requiring careful consideration of data quality, and metadata interoperability in order to fulfill their purposes. This paper aims to discuss the importance of geographical data and tools management in Map/GIS libraries in providing access to that kind of information. It will explore various topics related to Map/GIS collections including organizing spatial data, creating and maintaining metadata, and ensuring data quality. Significant Map/GIS collections regarding their catalog records will be highlighted. In addition, emerging trends and technologies will be explored. One important topic that the presentation will cover is interoperability achievement through cooperation in the management of geographical information. Overall, the paper intends to provide valuable insights into effective Map/GIS management.

Item type: Conference paper
Keywords: Map/GIS Libraries, geographical collections, management, Map/GIS Librarians, geographical information
Subjects: D. Libraries as physical collections.
F. Management.
Depositing user: Ιφιγένεια Βαρδακώστα
Date deposited: 23 Jun 2023 03:27
Last modified: 23 Jun 2023 15:40
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/44504

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