http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/news/gis.php en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Plans are being made to mark GIS Day at NCSU, Nov. 18 2009 with activities again in the main lobby of DH Hill Library, 10am - 2pm. <br /> <br /> There are several ways to participate:<br /> <br /> <ul><li>Submit a poster for the poster contest. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place are planned. Submission details are forthcoming.</li><li>Set up an information table for your GIS program or activities.</li><li>Volunteer to assist.</li><li>Stop by, say hello, and learn more about how GIS is being used on campus!</li></ul><br /> <a href="http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/gis/gisday09.html">Click Here for more details and to submit a poster.</a><br /> http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/news/gis.php?title=ncsu_s_2009_gis_day&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 The latest PRT 462 powerpoint presentation, titled "NCSU Libraries: Getting GIS Data" and given October 15, 2009, is online <a href="http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jfessic/prt462fa09.ppt">here</a>. It is a 20 MB download.<br /> <br /> Jeff http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/news/gis.php?title=getting_gis_data_prt_462_presentation&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Software applications on the GIS Workstations were updated over the summer. Quite a few open source applications were also added. The full list is at <a href="http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/gis/software.html">http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/gis/software.html</a>. http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/news/gis.php?title=library_gis_workstations_updated&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 ArcGIS Desktop 9.3.1 and ArcInfo Workstation 9.3 may be downloaded by any student, faculty, or staff for use on personal and university owned computers. There is no charge.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.ncsu.edu/software/available-software/product.php?software=170">http://www.ncsu.edu/software/available-software/product.php?software=170</a><br /> <br /> It's highly recommended to follow the installation instructions, which include the path to the License Server.<br /> <br /> Be sure to also install the Service Packs! http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/news/gis.php?title=arcgis_9_2_software_download&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 SimplyMap is a new online resource that's available statewide through NC LIVE for online mapping and data download of Census, demographic, and business data.<br /> <br /> I've put up a webpage about it with more details, links, and usage<br /> tips at <a href="http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/gis/simplymap.html">http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/gis/simplymap.html</a>.<br /> <br /> The direct NC LIVE link is <a href="http://www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=247">http://www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=247</a><br /> <br /> If you have any technical problems or feedback (especially positive),<br /> please let the NC LIVE folks know - <a href="http://www.nclive.org/">http://www.nclive.org/</a>.<br /> <br /> Jeff http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/news/gis.php?title=simplymap_free_demographic_map_download_&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1