GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) IN PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSESSMENT

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作者
Bishop, Bradley Wade [1 ]
Mandel, Lauren H. [2 ]
McClure, Charles R. [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Kentucky, Sch Lib & Informat Sci, 352 Little Lib Bldg, Lexington, KY 40506 USA
[2] Informat Use Management & Policy Inst, Tallahassee, FL 32306 USA
基金
比尔及梅琳达.盖茨基金会;
关键词
Geographic information systems; Public libraries; Evaluation; Library services; Information policy;
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中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
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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