Recent advancements in geovisualization and geographic information retrieval have a potential to transform information systems into highly interactive tools for librarians and information seekers.[1] Google Localand MSN Virtual Earth are good examples of such transformations. The visual learning power of cartographic displays makes them highly desirable not only for information systems designed as geographic information systems, but also for systems containing geographic references in the form of text. Geographers often define the spatial parameters of different environments by integrating diverse data sets with locational coordinates to create an attribute-rich digital geospatial dataset. From these datasets, researchers can observe and record phenomena and create new geographic metaphors in describing the geographic spaces of places, physical or virtual. 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.[2] This paper includes specific examples of applying GIS in special libraries. GIS allowed the librarians by displaying data related to library services and identifying various disparities across service areas find themselves in today, how they may approach the challenges of geospatial reference, and inculcate information competencies and lifelong learning skills in their users.
کلید واژگان :: GIS, Special Libraries, Geospatial data, SDI, reference services
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