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Geographic Information
Bishop, Wade; Grubesic, Tony H.
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Description for Geographic Information
Hardback. Exploring the background and challenges facing the preservation of Geographic Information, this book focuses on the roles of librarians, archivists, data scientists and other information professionals in the creation of GI records, including geospatial data discovery, policy, metadata creation; and future data formats for long-term preservation. Series: Springer Geography. Num Pages: 230 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; UN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
The history and future of geographic information (GI) in the context of big data creates new avenues of concern over its organization, access and use. In this book the authors explore both the background and present challenges facing the preservation of GI, focusing on the roles of librarians, archivists, data scientists, and other information professionals in the creation of GI records for its organization, access, and use.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
Series
Springer Geography
Number of Pages
214
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319227887
SKU
V9783319227887
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Ref
99-15
About Bishop, Wade; Grubesic, Tony H.
Wade Bishop is an assistant professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Bishop has an M.L.I.S. from the University of South Florida and a Ph.D. from Florida State University. His research focus is on geographic information (GI) organization, access and use, as well as the study of GI occupations, education, and training. He has ... Read more
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