Event Detail

The Community Informatics Initiative is pleased to present a workshop, "Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Everyone." The content of the workshop will demonstrate to library and information science faculty and students, primarily, the rich possibilities of using GIS in research and teaching.

COST: $35, includes a copy of the book GIS for Everyone (with CD); coffee, drinks, and snacks (not in the lab!)

PRIMARILY FOR: GSLIS faculty, staff and students, and community partners.

HOW TO REGISTER: Send an email to slirish@uiuc.edu with your name, status (student, faculty, etc.), and phone numbers.

PAYMENT: Please make check payable to University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and send it to: Sharon Irish, GSLIS, 501 E. Daniel, MC 493, Champaign, IL 61820

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE; there will be a waiting list.

SCHEDULE: There will be ample time for questions.

10-11 Overview of GIS by Prof. Jon Gant

11-12 Hands-On Activity

12-1 Lunch on your own

1-2 Panel about GIS applications with Dr. Lisa Bouillion-Diaz, Nama Budhathoki, and Brooke Bahnsen

2-4:30 Hands-on activity with Drs. Charlie Linville and Jon Gant followed by Activity with Google Maps

4:30-5 Short wrap up

Questions? Call or email "Sharon Irish"-slirish, at uiuc.edu-.