AD HOC TASK FORCE ON MAPS AND SPATIAL DATA/GIS

May 12, 1999

Charge:

  • Review and evaluate the current status of maps in the WSU Libraries with respect to scope of collections, quality of storage conditions, and accessibility to users;
  • Review the current status of spatial data/GIS services in the WSU Libraries;
  • Conduct a needs assessment to determine current and anticipated use of spatial data/GIS and maps to meet user needs;
  • Consider options for reaching appropriate level of service;
  • Analyze the impact of each option on library budget, services, and user needs in light of overall library priorities;
  • Formulate and prioritize recommendation(s) for spatial data/GIS and for maps collection development, storage, and accessibility;

This Ad Hoc Task Force reports to Library Council.

Membership:

At its May 12, 1999 meeting, Library Council appointed the Ad Hoc Task Force on Maps and Spatial Data/GIS from a list of volunteers.

  • Darlene Hildebrandt
  • Dave Kolva
  • Alison Manning
  • Ingrid Mifflin
  • Joy Suh
  • Sharon Walbridge

Report due date:

LC would like to have your final report by January 1, 2000, but would like to see a progress report by September 30, 1999.

Report accepted by Library Council October 27, 1999

 

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LC: Ad Hoc TF on Maps & Spatial Data/GIS Charge


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