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02/05
To date 57 Counties have signed the Data Sharing Agreement to become partners in the IndianaMap Data Sharing Initiative. The counties are: Adams, Bartholomew, Cass, Clark, Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dearborn, Dekalb, Delaware, Dubois, Fayette, Fountain, Franklin, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Harrison, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Jasper, Jay, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Kosciusko, Lagrange, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Miami, Monroe, Noble, Orange, Owen, Perry, Pike, Posey, Pulaski, Putnam, Ripley, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vanderburgh, Vigo, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, Wells and Whitley.
You will notice a new color has been added to the map. The 26 counties shown in blue have submitted all their paper work to IDHS, stood up their Web Feature Services, and have also provided their URLs to Roger Koelpin at IDHS for testing. IDHS's testing of these first sites should be completed in the next few weeks. Each county will be notified when the testing is successful so they can then apply for reimbursement for their set-up and hosting fees. For the IndianaMap, our plan is to start making these new data available on the IndianaMap shortly after the IDHS testing is complete.
On May 1st, Roger Koelpin wrote a letter to all EMA coordinators to clarify the procedures in the hope of making success more likely and timely for the remaining counties. The EMA coordinators have been asked to forward the letter to their county emergency managers, who will be asked to share it with their GIS shops and contractors.
To support this process, IGIC has posted this letter on our web site, and you can click here to read the full letter. If your County is still shown in green on this map, we encourage you to complete the grant submittal process as soon as possible so you can get your Web Feature Services stood up by the June 7th deadline identified in the letter.
The process to get the County Commissioners on board in the remaining 35 counties will continue regardless of this first deadline. But, if your County is still shown in yellow on this map, please talk to your County Commissioners and discuss with them the importance, value and timeliness of your counties participation. To help the County EMA Directors accurately and quickly submit their "2007 LETPP WebGIS" grant requests, Roger Koelpin at the Indiana Department of Homeland Security has provided them with on-line templates in their iGMS system. For more details click here.
On May 1st, Roger Koelpin wrote a letter to all EMA coordinators to clarify the procedures in the hope of making success more likely and timely for the remaining counties. The EMA coordinators have been asked to forward the letter to their county emergency managers, who will be asked to share it with their GIS shops and contractors.
To support this process, IGIC has posted this letter on our web site, and you can click here to read the full letter. If your County is still shown in green on this map, we encourage you to complete the grant submittal process as soon as possible so you can get your Web Feature Services stood up by the June 7th deadline identified in the letter.
The process to get the County Commissioners on board in the remaining 35 counties will continue regardless of this first deadline. But, if your County is still shown in yellow on this map, please talk to your County Commissioners and discuss with them the importance, value and timeliness of your counties participation. To help the County EMA Directors accurately and quickly submit their "2007 LETPP WebGIS" grant requests, Roger Koelpin at the Indiana Department of Homeland Security has provided them with on-line templates in their iGMS system. For more details click here.
02/05
The consensus of those I talked to about the 2009 Indiana GIS Conference is that it was an overwhelming success! I heard high marks for the presentations, the hands-on workshops, the location (Bloomington), the facility, the keynote speech, and the food. I also heard one or two unofficial comments that the watering holes were exceptional.
Of Special Note: We had a total of 310 attendees this year, down a little from the near record attendance in 2008. I chalk that up to economics much more than location. The proximity to Indiana University facilitated several off-site workshops that took advantage of IU’s connected classrooms. My prediction is that attendees will want to see a higher ratio of hand-on versus lecture style presentations for future conferences.
A new award was unveiled at this year’s conference. This award is presented by the Indiana Geographic Information Council (IGIC) to an individual or organization for exemplary service, dedication, and accomplishment in coordinating Indiana GIS through dissemination of data and data products, education and outreach, adoption of standards, building partnerships, and advancing the IndianaMap.
The award is named in honor of Indiana State Senator David C. Ford (1949-2008). Senator Ford was from Hartford City, IN and represented District 19 as a four-term lawmaker who served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader and chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technology. IGIC owes a debt of gratitude to Senator Ford for his vision and understanding of the potential the IndianaMap holds for Indiana, and for co-sponsoring legislation passed in 2007 to institutionalize its support. "I will always think that my role in GIS has been one of my proudest contributions to Indiana." - Sen. David Ford personal correspondence, February 22, 2008.
During the conference awards program, the first ever David C. Ford Special Achievement Award was presented to past IGIC Executive Director Jill Saligoe-Simmel.
Our conference keynote speaker was Dr. Craig Stewart, Associate Dean of Research Technologies at IU. He heads up the group that makes our aerial photography available for download at University Information Technology Services (UITS). Dr. Stewart presented a quick history of GIS and underlined the importance of being able to ask “where” questions. He also made a compelling argument that because we have made some very good decisions about GIS in Indiana, we are very well positioned to effectively put to good use any dollars that might come from the economic stimulus package (or anywhere else).
After Dr. Stewart's presentation, the David C. Ford Special Achievement Award was presented to University Information Technology Services at Indiana University. UITS became the first organization to receive this award.
Of Special Note: We had a total of 310 attendees this year, down a little from the near record attendance in 2008. I chalk that up to economics much more than location. The proximity to Indiana University facilitated several off-site workshops that took advantage of IU’s connected classrooms. My prediction is that attendees will want to see a higher ratio of hand-on versus lecture style presentations for future conferences.
A new award was unveiled at this year’s conference. This award is presented by the Indiana Geographic Information Council (IGIC) to an individual or organization for exemplary service, dedication, and accomplishment in coordinating Indiana GIS through dissemination of data and data products, education and outreach, adoption of standards, building partnerships, and advancing the IndianaMap.
The award is named in honor of Indiana State Senator David C. Ford (1949-2008). Senator Ford was from Hartford City, IN and represented District 19 as a four-term lawmaker who served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader and chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technology. IGIC owes a debt of gratitude to Senator Ford for his vision and understanding of the potential the IndianaMap holds for Indiana, and for co-sponsoring legislation passed in 2007 to institutionalize its support. "I will always think that my role in GIS has been one of my proudest contributions to Indiana." - Sen. David Ford personal correspondence, February 22, 2008.
During the conference awards program, the first ever David C. Ford Special Achievement Award was presented to past IGIC Executive Director Jill Saligoe-Simmel.
Our conference keynote speaker was Dr. Craig Stewart, Associate Dean of Research Technologies at IU. He heads up the group that makes our aerial photography available for download at University Information Technology Services (UITS). Dr. Stewart presented a quick history of GIS and underlined the importance of being able to ask “where” questions. He also made a compelling argument that because we have made some very good decisions about GIS in Indiana, we are very well positioned to effectively put to good use any dollars that might come from the economic stimulus package (or anywhere else).
After Dr. Stewart's presentation, the David C. Ford Special Achievement Award was presented to University Information Technology Services at Indiana University. UITS became the first organization to receive this award.
02/05
The following is a summary of the 24th & 25th monthly reports submitted by Denver Harper and Chris Dintaman on behalf of Dr. John Steinmetz and the other contributors to the IndianaMap Viewer Project.
Project Administration
On February 18, 2009, partial funding was obtained for resumption of development of the IndianaMap Viewer Project (IMV).
Content
During the period from May 2008 to February 2009, when no funding was available to support development of the IMV, several changes were implemented by personnel of the Indiana Geological Survey (IGS). These included the following:
1. SURVEYOR TIE CARDS: In early December, 2008, this layer was updated with data for Bartholomew County. This layer is not available for download, but it can be viewed from the map viewer in the folder named “REFERENCE” and the subfolder named “Contours, Imagery, & Other.”
2. In December 2008, the seven map services providing framework data (geodetic control, orthoimagery, elevation, hydrography, transportation, government boundaries, and cadastral information) were updated. A Web page titled "Connnecting to IGS Map Services using Desktop GIS Software" was updated to provide instructions for connecting to these services using desktop GIS software.
3. PETROLEUM FIELDS and PETROLEUM WELLS: In early January 2009, these layers were replaced by layers that are updated on a daily basis by personnel of the IGS. The layers can be found in the folder named “GEOLOGY” and the subfolder named “Economic Geology.” The static layers that were formerly available for download have been removed. Persons wishing to download these data are now instructed to visit the Petroleum Database Management System (PDMS) of the IGS.
4. MINE ENTRIES, MINES-UNDERGROUND, and MINES—SURFACE: In early February 2009, these coal-related layers were updated by personnel of IGS with data current through December 31, 2007. The layers can be found in the folder named “GEOLOGY” and the subfolder named “Coal Geology.”
Following the resumption of funding on February 18, 2009, four layers were updated:
1. TRAILS: This updated layer (“TRAILS_IDNR_IN”) was provided by the Division of Outdoor Recreation, Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The layer can be found in the folder named “INTRASTRUCTURE” and the subfolder named “Other Infrastructure.”
2. 111TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS, 116TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY—HOUSE, and 116TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY—SENATE: These layers were updated by personnel of the IGS to provide the results of the general election that was conducted in November 2008. Attributes of these layers include the names and contact information for legislators.
Four new layers were added on April 7, 2009:
1&2. AQUIFERS – BEDROCK and AQUIFERS – UNCONSOLIDATED: These two new layers (“AQUIFERS_BEDROCK_USGS_IN” and “AQUIFERS_UNCONSOLIDATED_USGS_IN”) replace an older, less detailed layer named "Aquifers" on the interactive map. Attributes include aquifer thicknesses and potential aquifer yields. These layers can be found in the following folder: HYDROLOGY > Hydrogeology.
3. STREAMFLOW GAUGES: This new layer (“STREAMFLOW_GAUGING_STATIONS_USGS_IN”) provides locations of 179 streamflow gauges maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The gauges are part of a real-time national streamflow network. Attributes include the station name, station reference number, and a Web URL link to real-time hydrologic data for each station. This layer can be found in the following folder: HYDROLOGY > Hydrography.
4. WEATHER STATIONS: This new layer (“WEATHER_STATIONS_NCDC_IN”) shows active weather stations that are part of the National Weather Service's Cooperative Station Network, as provided by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). Attributes include station names, types, and identification numbers. This layer can be found in the following folder: HYDROLOGY > Hydrography.
Functionality
After funding resumed on February 18, 2009, several tools and functions were modified to improve their usability.
1. The "Identify" and "Select by Rectangle" tools on the vertical toolbar of the interactive map were modified. Formerly, whenever these tools were used, the results appeared in a new window. Many users experienced problems with these tools because the new window was blocked by pop-up blockers. Now, whenever these tools are used, the results appear in the right-hand frame of the interactive map.
2. The "Locate Address or Street" function, which is found in the "Search/Query" menu, has been simplified. Formerly, there were seven text-entry boxes; there are now only three such boxes. Rather than entering a full address with a direction (for example, "N" or "S") and a suffix (for example, "St," "Rd," or "Ave"), users are advised to enter the first three or four letters of the street name, followed by the wildcard ("*").
3. The "Raster Data by County or Quad" function, which is found in the "Download" menu, has been modified. After a user selects the tool and clicks an area of interest on the map, a new window appears. The new window displays all raster data sets from the area of interest that are available for download from the Indiana Spatial Data Portal of Indiana University.
4. IDENTIFY and SELECT BY RECTANGLE: Formerly, whenever these tools were used, the results appeared in a new window. Many users experienced problems with these tools because the new window was blocked by pop-up blockers. Now, whenever these tools are used, the results appear in the right-hand frame of the interactive map. When finished viewing the results, users can restore the list of layers by clicking the link named "Back to Layers."
5. LOCATE ADDRESS OR STREET: This function, which is found in the "Search/Query" menu, has been simplified. Formerly, there were seven text-entry boxes; there are now only three such boxes. Rather than entering a full address with a direction (for example, "N" or "S") and a suffix (for example, "St," "Rd," or "Ave"), users can use the first three or four letters of the street name, followed by the wildcard ("*").
6. RASTER DATA BY COUNTY OR QUAD: This function, which is found in the "Download" menu, has been modified. After the user selects the tool and clicks an area of interest on the map, a new window appears. The new window displays all raster data sets from the area of interest that are available for download from the Indiana Spatial Data Portal of Indiana University. Users can then browse the directory tree and click a file-name hyperlink to begin downloading data.
Outreach
During 2008 a total of 239 service requests were answered by personnel of the IGS. These involved responses to comments or questions received from the public by email, telephone, or personal visits.
During the period of February 18 to March 18, a total of 16 service requests were answered.
During the period of March 19 to April 19, a total of 13 service requests were answered by personnel of the IGS. These involved responses to comments or questions received from the public by email, telephone, or personal visits.
As of April 20, there were approximately 640 subscribers to the INDIANAMAPVIEWER-L listserv.
Project Administration
On February 18, 2009, partial funding was obtained for resumption of development of the IndianaMap Viewer Project (IMV).
Content
During the period from May 2008 to February 2009, when no funding was available to support development of the IMV, several changes were implemented by personnel of the Indiana Geological Survey (IGS). These included the following:
1. SURVEYOR TIE CARDS: In early December, 2008, this layer was updated with data for Bartholomew County. This layer is not available for download, but it can be viewed from the map viewer in the folder named “REFERENCE” and the subfolder named “Contours, Imagery, & Other.”
2. In December 2008, the seven map services providing framework data (geodetic control, orthoimagery, elevation, hydrography, transportation, government boundaries, and cadastral information) were updated. A Web page titled "Connnecting to IGS Map Services using Desktop GIS Software" was updated to provide instructions for connecting to these services using desktop GIS software.
3. PETROLEUM FIELDS and PETROLEUM WELLS: In early January 2009, these layers were replaced by layers that are updated on a daily basis by personnel of the IGS. The layers can be found in the folder named “GEOLOGY” and the subfolder named “Economic Geology.” The static layers that were formerly available for download have been removed. Persons wishing to download these data are now instructed to visit the Petroleum Database Management System (PDMS) of the IGS.
4. MINE ENTRIES, MINES-UNDERGROUND, and MINES—SURFACE: In early February 2009, these coal-related layers were updated by personnel of IGS with data current through December 31, 2007. The layers can be found in the folder named “GEOLOGY” and the subfolder named “Coal Geology.”
Following the resumption of funding on February 18, 2009, four layers were updated:
1. TRAILS: This updated layer (“TRAILS_IDNR_IN”) was provided by the Division of Outdoor Recreation, Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The layer can be found in the folder named “INTRASTRUCTURE” and the subfolder named “Other Infrastructure.”
2. 111TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS, 116TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY—HOUSE, and 116TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY—SENATE: These layers were updated by personnel of the IGS to provide the results of the general election that was conducted in November 2008. Attributes of these layers include the names and contact information for legislators.
Four new layers were added on April 7, 2009:
1&2. AQUIFERS – BEDROCK and AQUIFERS – UNCONSOLIDATED: These two new layers (“AQUIFERS_BEDROCK_USGS_IN” and “AQUIFERS_UNCONSOLIDATED_USGS_IN”) replace an older, less detailed layer named "Aquifers" on the interactive map. Attributes include aquifer thicknesses and potential aquifer yields. These layers can be found in the following folder: HYDROLOGY > Hydrogeology.
3. STREAMFLOW GAUGES: This new layer (“STREAMFLOW_GAUGING_STATIONS_USGS_IN”) provides locations of 179 streamflow gauges maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The gauges are part of a real-time national streamflow network. Attributes include the station name, station reference number, and a Web URL link to real-time hydrologic data for each station. This layer can be found in the following folder: HYDROLOGY > Hydrography.
4. WEATHER STATIONS: This new layer (“WEATHER_STATIONS_NCDC_IN”) shows active weather stations that are part of the National Weather Service's Cooperative Station Network, as provided by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). Attributes include station names, types, and identification numbers. This layer can be found in the following folder: HYDROLOGY > Hydrography.
Functionality
After funding resumed on February 18, 2009, several tools and functions were modified to improve their usability.
1. The "Identify" and "Select by Rectangle" tools on the vertical toolbar of the interactive map were modified. Formerly, whenever these tools were used, the results appeared in a new window. Many users experienced problems with these tools because the new window was blocked by pop-up blockers. Now, whenever these tools are used, the results appear in the right-hand frame of the interactive map.
2. The "Locate Address or Street" function, which is found in the "Search/Query" menu, has been simplified. Formerly, there were seven text-entry boxes; there are now only three such boxes. Rather than entering a full address with a direction (for example, "N" or "S") and a suffix (for example, "St," "Rd," or "Ave"), users are advised to enter the first three or four letters of the street name, followed by the wildcard ("*").
3. The "Raster Data by County or Quad" function, which is found in the "Download" menu, has been modified. After a user selects the tool and clicks an area of interest on the map, a new window appears. The new window displays all raster data sets from the area of interest that are available for download from the Indiana Spatial Data Portal of Indiana University.
4. IDENTIFY and SELECT BY RECTANGLE: Formerly, whenever these tools were used, the results appeared in a new window. Many users experienced problems with these tools because the new window was blocked by pop-up blockers. Now, whenever these tools are used, the results appear in the right-hand frame of the interactive map. When finished viewing the results, users can restore the list of layers by clicking the link named "Back to Layers."
5. LOCATE ADDRESS OR STREET: This function, which is found in the "Search/Query" menu, has been simplified. Formerly, there were seven text-entry boxes; there are now only three such boxes. Rather than entering a full address with a direction (for example, "N" or "S") and a suffix (for example, "St," "Rd," or "Ave"), users can use the first three or four letters of the street name, followed by the wildcard ("*").
6. RASTER DATA BY COUNTY OR QUAD: This function, which is found in the "Download" menu, has been modified. After the user selects the tool and clicks an area of interest on the map, a new window appears. The new window displays all raster data sets from the area of interest that are available for download from the Indiana Spatial Data Portal of Indiana University. Users can then browse the directory tree and click a file-name hyperlink to begin downloading data.
Outreach
During 2008 a total of 239 service requests were answered by personnel of the IGS. These involved responses to comments or questions received from the public by email, telephone, or personal visits.
During the period of February 18 to March 18, a total of 16 service requests were answered.
During the period of March 19 to April 19, a total of 13 service requests were answered by personnel of the IGS. These involved responses to comments or questions received from the public by email, telephone, or personal visits.
As of April 20, there were approximately 640 subscribers to the INDIANAMAPVIEWER-L listserv.
02/05
At our April 16, 2009 Board Meeting the IGIC Council voted to approve the charters for two committees - The IndianaMap Steering Committee and the Indiana GIS Volunteer Corps Committee.
The IndianaMap Steering Committee. The former IndianaMap Committee was renamed and re-tasked to actively support and provide overall guidance toward the ongoing development of the IndianaMap data and the IndianaMap viewer. Committee members can come from our IGIC membership, and will include representatives from the Board of Directors, Chairs of our IndianaMap Framework Workgroups, plus will include invited representatives from Government, Private Industry, and IGIC Affiliated Organizations. For more details read the full charter here.
The Indiana GIS Volunteer Corps Committee and Volunteer Corps is a new "2-part" group formed to provide geospatial support to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) in the event additional GIS resources are required to support emergency related events across the State of Indiana. The COMMITTEE will identify geospatial personnel, technologies, and materials to support the primary IDHS and local Emergency Management staff responding to an emergency event. As a result, the volunteer personnel identified by the COMMITTEE to support these efforts will form the “Indiana GIS Volunteer Corps” or CORPS. For more details read the full charter here.
Both Committees are in an initial start up phase. Some committee members have already volunteered, and other members are being invited (or drafted) to participate, but we are still looking for more IGIC members interested in volunteering their time and energy to make these new efforts a success. We can definitely use your help! If you think you might be interested, please email one of the committee chairs listed below:
The IndianaMap Steering Committee:
. Bill Holder (Co-chair) bholder@KCGOV.COM
. Rick Hill (Co-chair) hill2@indiana.edu
The Indiana GIS Volunteer Corps Committee & Corps:
. Christina McCullough (Chair) christina.mccullough@us.army.mil
The IndianaMap Steering Committee. The former IndianaMap Committee was renamed and re-tasked to actively support and provide overall guidance toward the ongoing development of the IndianaMap data and the IndianaMap viewer. Committee members can come from our IGIC membership, and will include representatives from the Board of Directors, Chairs of our IndianaMap Framework Workgroups, plus will include invited representatives from Government, Private Industry, and IGIC Affiliated Organizations. For more details read the full charter here.
The Indiana GIS Volunteer Corps Committee and Volunteer Corps is a new "2-part" group formed to provide geospatial support to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) in the event additional GIS resources are required to support emergency related events across the State of Indiana. The COMMITTEE will identify geospatial personnel, technologies, and materials to support the primary IDHS and local Emergency Management staff responding to an emergency event. As a result, the volunteer personnel identified by the COMMITTEE to support these efforts will form the “Indiana GIS Volunteer Corps” or CORPS. For more details read the full charter here.
Both Committees are in an initial start up phase. Some committee members have already volunteered, and other members are being invited (or drafted) to participate, but we are still looking for more IGIC members interested in volunteering their time and energy to make these new efforts a success. We can definitely use your help! If you think you might be interested, please email one of the committee chairs listed below:
The IndianaMap Steering Committee:
. Bill Holder (Co-chair) bholder@KCGOV.COM
. Rick Hill (Co-chair) hill2@indiana.edu
The Indiana GIS Volunteer Corps Committee & Corps:
. Christina McCullough (Chair) christina.mccullough@us.army.mil
02/05
Porter County has officially launched their GIS portal with parcel mapping and property info. Check out the NWI Times story at: http://www.nwi.com/articles/2009/03/29/news/porter/doc56baa7ce6f743aba862575870081478f.txt
The interactive web map can be accessed at: http://porterin.mygisonline.com. This is culmination of a lot of hard work on the part of Porter County staff and elected officials – as well as their GIS vendor, Sidwell. Good job everyone!
The interactive web map can be accessed at: http://porterin.mygisonline.com. This is culmination of a lot of hard work on the part of Porter County staff and elected officials – as well as their GIS vendor, Sidwell. Good job everyone!
02/05
In the current issue of ESRI's Arc News (Spring 2009) see the State and County Government feature story: Indiana Department of Homeland Security Implements Disaster Response System
02/05
A number of classes, workshops, seminars, podcasts and webinars are available this spring and summer to help you expand your knowledge of information and geospatial technology:
Indiana Digital Government Summit - June 22nd, Marriott Hotel, Indianapolis, IN - FREE event for Government (Not open to private-sector registration)
The Indiana Center for GIS Excellence: ArcGIS 9.3 Training Available to Public Agencies in May & June
The Polis Center at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis: Polis is now offering steeply discounted ArcGIS 9.3 pricing for academic professionals and students. Government entities (state, local, and federal) are eligible for the courses at material costs only. Academic professionals and students are eligible for the training at a steeply reduced rate. Others also can attend at only a slightly higher rate.
Locating Block-level Census Information Online – Indiana State Library, Room 428, Monday, May 11, 2pm – 3pm
IGIC Education Committee 2009 Seminars, Webinars, and Podcasts:
June - The Latest Trends in GIS for Emergency Management
July - Data Sharing and the IndianaMap - Workshop for government decision makers and state legislators
FREE ESRI Nationwide Seminar - Creating Effective Web Maps, Indianapolis, IN May 27th, Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
FREE ESRI Live Web Training Seminars - Getting Started with Map Templates (June 25th), Getting the Most out of the 2009 ESRI User Conference (July 2nd), and Getting Started with the ArcGIS API for Microsoft Silverlight (August 27th).
For listening or reading this summer at the beach or pool:
FREE ESRI Instructional Series Podcast
FREE ESRI Best Practices Books
Indiana Digital Government Summit - June 22nd, Marriott Hotel, Indianapolis, IN - FREE event for Government (Not open to private-sector registration)
The Indiana Center for GIS Excellence: ArcGIS 9.3 Training Available to Public Agencies in May & June
The Polis Center at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis: Polis is now offering steeply discounted ArcGIS 9.3 pricing for academic professionals and students. Government entities (state, local, and federal) are eligible for the courses at material costs only. Academic professionals and students are eligible for the training at a steeply reduced rate. Others also can attend at only a slightly higher rate.
Locating Block-level Census Information Online – Indiana State Library, Room 428, Monday, May 11, 2pm – 3pm
IGIC Education Committee 2009 Seminars, Webinars, and Podcasts:
June - The Latest Trends in GIS for Emergency Management
July - Data Sharing and the IndianaMap - Workshop for government decision makers and state legislators
FREE ESRI Nationwide Seminar - Creating Effective Web Maps, Indianapolis, IN May 27th, Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
FREE ESRI Live Web Training Seminars - Getting Started with Map Templates (June 25th), Getting the Most out of the 2009 ESRI User Conference (July 2nd), and Getting Started with the ArcGIS API for Microsoft Silverlight (August 27th).
For listening or reading this summer at the beach or pool:
FREE ESRI Instructional Series Podcast
FREE ESRI Best Practices Books