ABSTRACT
Track:  K-12 Education and Library Science

MapObjects, ArcView GIS, and Visual Basic: Presenting Spatial Data to Nontechnical Users Paper Text

Christine Kollen
 Averill Cate , Robert Chang, Elissa Cochran Atifa Rawan

The University of Arizona Library instituted a GIS service as part of the Association of Research Libraries GIS Literacy Project. Teaching and learning ArcView GIS made it difficult for nontechnical users to utilize spatial data without one-on-one assistance. To remedy this situation, we partnered with GIS campus experts to create a user-friendly GIS graphical user interface. This interface integrates various geoprocessing functions such as data capture, data management, and analytical techniques. A methodology will be proposed to evaluate the effectiveness and user-friendliness of the GUI.

 

Christine Kollen
University of Arizona
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E-mail: kollen@bird.library.arizona.edu
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