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What are some World Wide Web URLs for GIS information?
Please see our Resources Section.
What is the Arkansas Geographic Information Office?
The Arkansas Geographic Information Office (AGIO) was created to educate the public and to provide information regarding land and mapping data resources to various entities throughout the state. The AGIO completes state and federal spatial data projects and works in conjunction with the Arkansas State Land Information Board (ASLIB). The office is administered by the State Geographic Information Coordinator (SGIC), Shelby Johnson, and is directed by the ASLIB.
Creating digital mapping data can be costly and difficult to fund; therefore, in order for Arkansas to make wise investments, this data needs to be coordinated and collaborated with other entities so that many different groups can share these resources. The AGIO coordinates with different federal, state, and local agencies and organizations in order to fund appropriate GIS resources for Arkansas. The AGIO also works in conjunction with the Arkansas State Land Information Board on many GIS activities, projects, policies, and procedures.
What public domain freeware or shareware GIS/cartography software is available?
"OzzieExplorer, Idrisi, and GRASS all are low-cost GIS packages with GIS functionality. ArcExplorer and GeoMedia Viewer are no-cost viewing software with display-only capability."
Shelby Johnson
Where can I download free data layers?
Free layers can be downloaded from GeoStor, Geography Network, and ESRI Data.
What is a good source of information for GIS-related jobs?
"Within Arkansas, the best place to find out about GIS-related jobs is the GIS User Forum Listserv. Subscribing to this listserv will be the best avenue to find out about GIS-related jobs in Arkansas. Outside of Arkansas, there are a number of sites where you can locate GIS-related jobs: http://www.geosearch.com, http://careers.geocomm.com, and http://www.gislounge.com."
Richie Pierce
Where can I find an objective comparison of the various brands and types of geospatial software?
"There are a lot of articles and fact sheets related to comparing GIS software packages. The Web would be a good place to start for an objective comparison. Here are some sites that might get you started: http://www.menet.umn.edu/~tnan/gis/gis.htm, http://www.geocomm.com, http://www.gisportal.com."
Richie Pierce
Where are Web sites with tutorials and training?
An extensive list of GIS tutorials can be found at http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/GIS/gistuts.html. GIS Development also has several tutorials on GIS topics such as GPS, remote sensing, and image processing.
Where can I get training in Arkansas?
By subscribing to the Arkansas GIS Users Forum Listserv, you will be able to view announcements of various training opportunities within the state and beyond when available.
How do I join the GIS Users Forum?
There is no formal way to join the GIS Users Forum; individuals added to the Listserv are considered members. There is no cost to join. For more information, please visit the Arkansas GIS Users Forum Web site.
The Forum Listserv is a place where GIS professionals and novices can come together to communicate about GIS. It is a forum for questions and answers, as well as job postings, training opportunities, articles, and other GIS information.
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