Esri Libraries & GIS News, Winter 2010
In This Issue
Free Esri Data & Maps 2009 Update AvailableArcGIS 9.3.1 users current on maintenance can now request the at no cost. The 2009 update includes more than 80 updated datasets with updated metadata on a single DVD. For more details, view [PDF]. The 2009 update is a stand-alone collection of Esri Data & Maps datasets and includes ready-to-use display files (.mxd, .lyr, .pmf, and .axl) and HTML Help files. Several layers from the Esri Data & Maps 2009 Update are also available for download from the on ArcGIS Online. In addition, ArcGIS Server 9.3.1 customers current on maintenance can request , a single DVD that includes 2D map and 3D globe cache services optimized to support ArcGIS Server projects. Map document (.mxd) and globe document (.3dd) files are included for use in creating the map and globe services on ArcGIS Server. New Books from Esri Press: An Atlas examines the distribution of ancient surface archaeological discoveries within the mountainous region of northwestern Mongolia. Using location and photographic data in the field, the authors created GIS maps to study the cultural landscape and cultural preservation of the Altai, one of two mountain ranges found in Mongolia. Rich in photographs and maps, this atlas conveys the geographic relationships and cultural heritage of this rugged environment. offers practical information about how to design, build, and manage land administration systems (LAS) in support of better land management and sustainable development policies. This book also describes emerging tools for LAS design and provides a toolbox of best practices that can be tailored for specific country needs. The book will be of particular interest to those looking for a comprehensive overview of modern LAS strategies, including senior government officials, students, land administrators, and others. displays a vibrant collection of maps from young artists from around the world, ranging in age from 4 to 15. The maps represent the 2005–2007 theme, Many Nations-One World, of the biennial Barbara Petchenik Children's World Map Competition, which is sponsored by the International Cartographic Association. illustrates through a collection of maps how GIS can support the implementation and management of infrastructure projects. Maps from electric and gas utilities, public works, and renewable energy organizations are featured. New Training Options for Limited Travel BudgetsEsri has several new training options for organizations with limited travel budgets, including Instructor-Led Online Classroom training, client-site training, and instructor-led remote classroom training, which provide instruction by Esri staff at a location near you, minimizing or eliminating travel costs. The Instructor-Led Online Classroom provides all the benefits of Esri instructor-led training combined with the convenience of learning from your own desktop. Classes are held in real time in an interactive environment that promotes learning. . Client-site training classes bring instructor-led training directly to you. Organizations hosting a training class at their site now have the option to use an Esri mobile lab at no additional charge. A mobile lab consists of preconfigured hardware, Esri software, laptops (if needed), and classroom setup service. With the mobile lab, organizations don't have the hassle of setting up the hardware and software required for their staff to participate in the class. . The instructor-led remote classroom uses two-way interactive video conferencing technology and is a new option that lets you attend an instructor-led training class remotely from your local Esri learning center or from your video-conferencing-enabled office site. From your remote location, you can see and hear the instructor and other class participants, ask questions, and interact with the class proceedings. The instructor can see and interact with you and provide support and one-on-one assistance during class exercises. . Featured Site:The National Park Service Data Store application () manages and shares data and metadata about America's national parks, generated by the Natural Resource and Service-wide GIS Programs of the National Park Service. The NPS Data Store contains over 20,000 records for both spatial and nonspatial datasets, spanning a wide range of data types including documents, species lists, natural resource databases, GIS datasets, boundary data, base data, and images. A on the Esri GIS Education Community Web site explores how data from the NPS Data Store and other sources can be used to learn about America's national parks using . Learn how to incorporate Web content (e.g., Wikipedia, Panaramio) and your own data (e.g., GPS, photographs). |
