http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/ This a VCU GIS Interest Group Blog. In here people can exchange information on how they are using GIS in their research and share insights and other information about GIS software, data sets etc. We will also be posting meeting dates for our group. en Copyright 2008 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:43:10 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Directions VCU attendees register online using your */eID/* All other attendees should contact Shannon D. Jones at sdjones@vcu.edu or 804-828-0626 to register. Contact Information: Ms. Shannon Jones (804) 828-0626 Special Needs Ms. Shannon Jones (804) 828-0626]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/03/gis_discussion_forum_gis_in_he.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/03/gis_discussion_forum_gis_in_he.html Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:43:10 -0500 GIS Cafe is the leading GIS portal. It delivers the latest GIS industry commentary, news, product reviews, articles, events and resources from a single, convenient point.]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/02/gis_cafe.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/02/gis_cafe.html Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:02:26 -0500 National Library of Medicine (NLM) update on TOXMAP TOXMAP now contains updated cancer and other mortality data. TOXMAP also now shows more detailed roads at a variety of map scales. (Roads and other reference data can be hidden from maps via the "Other Data" subtab.) Other recent changes include: * Facility details include latitude/longitude and links to Google Maps * Redesigned Search and Set Region pages * Added "go to" page number for search results * Added aggregate release data values in downloadable TRI facility data * Added HTML Site Map * Added Income 2003 demographic layer * Added ability to link directly to site details (all map types) TOXMAP is a Geographic Information System (GIS) from the Division of Specialized Information Servicesof the US National Library of Medicine (NLM) that uses maps of the United States to help users visually explore data from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Toxics Release Inventory and Superfund Program. Toni C. Yancey, MLS Outreach Coordinator National Network of Libraries Of Medicine Southeastern/Atlantic Region. Tel. (800) 338-7657 **** NLM-TOX-ENVIRO-HEALTH-L NOTICE **** ]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/02/nlm_update_1.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/02/nlm_update_1.html Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:42:57 -0500 Tompkins-McCaw Library - 2-010 MCV Campus Sponsor(s) VCU Libraries. Speaker Chris Delcher, Analyst Biostatistician, Virginia Health Information & Carrie Dolan, Epidemiologist, Virginia Department of Health Audience: Open to the public Description: This session will highlight how the Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Health Information have used GIS to enhance epidemiological capacity. This class is free and open to the public. Seating for this session is limited; advance registration is encouraged. Please register now. Contact Information: Ms. Shannon Jones (804) 828-0626 Special Needs Ms. Shannon Jones (804) 828-0626]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/01/please_save_the_date_1.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/01/please_save_the_date_1.html Events Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:31:50 -0500 HealthMap: Global Disease Alert Map is a free website that shows the latest alerts on infectious disease around the world. Users can customize their maps and alerts in a variety of ways.]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/01/healthmap_global_disease_alert.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/01/healthmap_global_disease_alert.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:16:39 -0500 GIS Lounge website is the complete source for information on data, applications, and careers in the GIS field.]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/01/gis_lounge.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/01/gis_lounge.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:10:16 -0500 GIS. VCU students, faculty and staff have free access to to all Standard Subscription courses provided by ESRI through the ESRI Virtual Campus Course Program. The complete Course Catalog can be found at the ESRI Site.]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/01/gis_resources_and_information_1.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/gis-interest/2008/01/gis_resources_and_information_1.html Share Updates Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:14:24 -0500