2008
DOI: 10.3138/carto.43.4.239
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Geographic Information Services in the Undergraduate College: Organizational Models and Alternatives

Abstract: Although GIS is well established at most research universities, it has only recently been integrated into the instructional programs of many undergraduate colleges. This article explores three organizational models for implementing GIS in the undergraduate environment: the departmental model (GIS based in a single academic department), the non-departmental model (GIS based in another agency, such as the library or the computer centre), and the ''no centre'' model (in which there is no identifiable centre for G… Show more

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“…As GIS use rapidly expands, institutions are confronted with questions about its place and management (Cady et al, 2008). Maintaining and supporting GIS can be complex and costly.…”
Section: What Can Happen Elsewhere and What Will That Entail?mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As GIS use rapidly expands, institutions are confronted with questions about its place and management (Cady et al, 2008). Maintaining and supporting GIS can be complex and costly.…”
Section: What Can Happen Elsewhere and What Will That Entail?mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…24 Establishing new or enhancing GIS services in the library requires the "serious assessment of long--term support and funding needs." 25 Commitment of the university as a whole, or at least support from senior administration, "library administration, and related campus departments" is crucial to its success. 26 Receiving "more funding will mean more staff, better trained staff, a more in--depth collection, better hardware and software, and the ability to offer multiple types of GIS services."…”
Section: Internal Use Of Gis In Librariesmentioning
confidence: 99%