Hello,
We have a traditional sheet map library here in the Architecture &
Planning Library, University College Dublin. In addition to the
sheets we also generate print-outs from electronic maps holdings
(we are an agent of Ordnance Survey Ireland). As OSi move
towards Web delivery of maps, library staff will be assisting with
the delivery of spatial data in more of a GIS environment (we
currently do not have many skills in this area).
In addition to the Library set-up described above, we have here,
adjacent to the Library, a research institute which offers full GIS
services, of relevance to various urban researchers, and employing
a GIS Project Manager. It has been suggested that in the longer
term the management and delivery of spatial data come under the
remit of the Library umbrella. This is because the Library is a
central information management/dissemination facility and it is felt
that demands for spatial data will move outside the confines of our
architecture, planning and urban boundaries, to a much wider
customer base within the entire university.
What I am looking for are models of libraries organising, managing
and delivering spatial data; particularly concentrating on budgetary
and structural issues. I will be visiting London probably some time
in October and would be available to visit relevant libraries/spatial
data facilities.
I look forward to hearing from anyone who may be able to assist,
best regards
Julia
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Julia Barrett, Architecture/Planning Librarian,
UCD, Richview, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, Ireland
Tel: 00 353 1 716 2741; Fax: 00 353 1 283 0329
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