Is this a geolibrary? A case of the Idaho Geospatial Data Center

Authors
Jankowska, MA Jankowski, P
Citation
Ma. Jankowska et P. Jankowski, Is this a geolibrary? A case of the Idaho Geospatial Data Center, INF TECH L, 19(1), 2000, pp. 4-10
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Library & Information Science
Journal title
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND LIBRARIES
ISSN journal
07309295 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
4 - 10
Database
ISI
SICI code
0730-9295(200003)19:1<4:ITAGAC>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
The article presents the Idaho Geospatial Data Center (IGDC), a digital lib rary of public-domain geographic data for the state of Idaho. The design an d implementation of IGDC are introduced as part of the larger context of a geolibrary model. The article presents methodology and tools used to build IGDC with the focus on a geolibrary map browser. The use of IGDC is evaluat ed from the perspective of access and demand for geographic data. Finally, the article offers recommendations for future development of geospatial dat a centers.