Geo-information literacy: a necessary component of the Map/GIS Libraries
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The document presents the importance of geo-information literacy in map/GIS libraries and outlines its definitions, implementation methods, and the necessary skills for librarians. It emphasizes the role of academic libraries in teaching GIS and spatial concepts, suggesting that librarians engage in educational practices to enhance patrons' geospatial skills. The conclusion highlights that the promotion of geo-information literacy is vital for libraries to maintain relevance and support community education.
![Map/GIS Librarians skills (2/2)
(Weimer, Andrew & Hughes, 2008)
16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage
Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022
supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC)
GIS Librarian
II.A.2. Marketing & Outreach
Communication & Event Planning
•Ability to plan and organize events such as
GIS days, open house, etc.[Level 1]
• Presentation skills for demonstrations of
GIS [Level 1]
• Web development skills for promotion of
GIS services, GIS newsletters, etc. [Level 1]
• Assessment skills to identify current and
potential GIS users and partners [Level 2]
• Collaboration skills for identifying
potential internal and external partners
[Level 2]
ALA - MAGERT Education Committee
II.C. Information Services
II.C.1.Reference
II.C.3.Research
Consultation
•Knowledge of key GIS resources for data and
software support [Level 1]
• Knowledge of GIS tutorials & training
courses specific to patron needs [Level 1]
• Ability to perform basic spatial and geo-
processing activities [Level 1]
• Working knowledge of GIS products and
companies, i.e., in-depth knowledge of
appropriate web resources such as company
web sites (e.g., ESRI, Map Info, Idrisi) [Level 1]
• Knowledge of GIS applications specific to an
industry or discipline [Level 2]
II.C.2.Instruction
•Ability to develop and deliver formal
introductory GIS instruction sessions and/or
workshops [Level 1]
• Ability to conduct one-on-one
consultations [Level 1]
• Knowledge of instruction options and
ability to manage/facilitate access to
commercial options for instruction (e.g.,
ESRI Virtual Campus course access codes)
[Level 1]
•Working knowledge of GIS software - preferably more than one GIS [Level 1]
• Broad knowledge of data resources and discovery tools [Level 1]
• Working knowledge regarding data organization and data manipulation [Level 1]
• Working knowledge of presentation techniques [Level 1]
• Working knowledge of reference techniques [Level 1]
• Working knowledge of GIS project planning and implementation [Level 1]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/vardakosta16thica-221106181219-48164043/85/Geo-information-literacy-a-necessary-component-of-the-Map-GIS-Libraries-9-320.jpg)
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Aa, P. V. D. (1700) Greece: According to New Observations by the Gentlemen at the Royal
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16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage
Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022
supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC)](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/vardakosta16thica-221106181219-48164043/85/Geo-information-literacy-a-necessary-component-of-the-Map-GIS-Libraries-13-320.jpg)
Geo-information literacy: a necessary component of the Map/GIS Libraries
- 1. Geo-information literacy: a necessary component of the Map/GIS Libraries 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC) HAROKOPIO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE Ifigenia Vardakosta, PhD Head Librarian Harokopio University of Athens Library & Information Centre ifigenia@hua.gr
- 2. Presentation Outline 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC) • Geo-information Literacy: Concepts and Definitions • Methods of Geo-information Literacy implementation • Map/GIS Librarians skills • Conclusions HAROKOIO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE
- 3. Geo-information Literacy: Concepts and Definitions (1/3) “Information Literacy is the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning” (ACRL, 2015) 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC)
- 4. Geo-information Literacy: Concepts and Definitions (2/3) Geographic Information literacy is a special subset of Information Literacy. Geographic Information Literacy shares some general and specific goals with Information Literacy (information search strategies, critical evaluation of sources) but also possesses some special challenges (searching for maps, and geographic data, evaluation of the ‘accuracy’ and characteristics of spatial data and representations) (Krygier & Peoples, 2003, p. 19 in Miller, Keller and Yore, 2005) “Geospatial information literacy instruction is informed by geographic literacies including geography, primary source, map, and spatial literacies as well as data and digital literacies such as data information literacy and the emerging cyber GIScience literacy”. (Appel, 2020) 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC)
- 5. Geo-information Literacy: Concepts and Definitions (3/3) Spatial Literacy Skills include the ability to: 1) effectively read and create maps including assessment of the source and use of the data presented, 2) collect and visualize data that is relevant and meaningful to the scale of human experience, and 3) identify the role of space and place in a story including the context and content of the story. (Slayton & Benner, 2020) 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC)
- 6. GeoInformation Literacy and Map/GIS Libraries On college and university campuses, academic libraries represent prime locations for teaching GIS and geospatial concepts and skills e.g. • Northwestern Libraries • University of Colorado Boulder • Purdue University Libraries • West Virginia University (WVU) Libraries 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC)
- 7. Geo-Information Literacy Methods Use of Literature GIL’s Integration into Curriculum Classes Lesson Plans Train the trainer Workshops Series of Events GIS Day Geo-information Literacy Methods 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC)
- 8. Map/GIS Librarians skills (1/2) (Weimer, Andrew & Hughes, 2008) 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC) Level 1 - everyone needs to know, and at the entry level needs to master in their first 1-2 years Level 2 - most will need to know, but may depend on local circumstances Level 3 - advanced level of specialization: very dependent on local user needs, departmental staff and organizational structure Map Librarian I.C. Information Services I.C.1. Reference & Instruction Bibliographic/Cartographic Instruction Development of formalized curricula for use in an extended classroom situation or workshop (Level 3) ALA - MAGERT Education Committee
- 9. Map/GIS Librarians skills (2/2) (Weimer, Andrew & Hughes, 2008) 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC) GIS Librarian II.A.2. Marketing & Outreach Communication & Event Planning •Ability to plan and organize events such as GIS days, open house, etc.[Level 1] • Presentation skills for demonstrations of GIS [Level 1] • Web development skills for promotion of GIS services, GIS newsletters, etc. [Level 1] • Assessment skills to identify current and potential GIS users and partners [Level 2] • Collaboration skills for identifying potential internal and external partners [Level 2] ALA - MAGERT Education Committee II.C. Information Services II.C.1.Reference II.C.3.Research Consultation •Knowledge of key GIS resources for data and software support [Level 1] • Knowledge of GIS tutorials & training courses specific to patron needs [Level 1] • Ability to perform basic spatial and geo- processing activities [Level 1] • Working knowledge of GIS products and companies, i.e., in-depth knowledge of appropriate web resources such as company web sites (e.g., ESRI, Map Info, Idrisi) [Level 1] • Knowledge of GIS applications specific to an industry or discipline [Level 2] II.C.2.Instruction •Ability to develop and deliver formal introductory GIS instruction sessions and/or workshops [Level 1] • Ability to conduct one-on-one consultations [Level 1] • Knowledge of instruction options and ability to manage/facilitate access to commercial options for instruction (e.g., ESRI Virtual Campus course access codes) [Level 1] •Working knowledge of GIS software - preferably more than one GIS [Level 1] • Broad knowledge of data resources and discovery tools [Level 1] • Working knowledge regarding data organization and data manipulation [Level 1] • Working knowledge of presentation techniques [Level 1] • Working knowledge of reference techniques [Level 1] • Working knowledge of GIS project planning and implementation [Level 1]
- 10. Conclusions •Map/GIS libraries should play an educational role in their communities as they are the main open, democratic spaces and connection points to help people while sustain a wide range of infrastructure and collections. •the decision of a university to deal with geo-information literacy in favour of their patrons’ spatial skills indicates their strategic orientation for the future. •Map/GIS Librarians ought to deal with the educational aspect of their profession in order to promote their collections and develop the geo-information skills of their patrons. 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC)
- 11. Thank you! Ifigenia Vardakosta ifigenia@hua.gr 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC)
- 12. 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC) REFERENCES •Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL). (2015). Framework for information literacy for higher education. http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework •Appel, S. (2019). Geospatial Information Literacy Instruction: Frameworks, Competency, and Threshold Concepts, Journal of Map & Geography Libraries, 15(2- 3), pp.134-151, DOI: 10.1080/15420353.2020.1760175 •Miller, J., Keller, C. P. & Yore, L. D. (2005). Suggested Geographic Information Literacy for K-12, International Research in Geographical & Environmental Education, 14(4), pp.243-250, DOI: 10.1080/10382040508668358 •National Geographic Society (2022) What is Geo-Literacy? https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/what-is-geo-literacy/ •Slayton, Emma & Benner, Jessica G. (2020) Using Spatial Storytelling as an Approach to Teaching GIS and Spatial Literacy Skills, Journal of Map & Geography Libraries, 16(3), pp.300-316, DOI: 10.1080/15420353.2021.1964673 •Weimer, K., Andrew, P. & Hughes, T. (2008). Map, GIS and Cataloging/Metadata Librarian Core Competencies. ALA, MAGERT Education Committee https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/sites/ala.org.educationcareers/files/content /careers/corecomp/corecompspecial/magertcorecomp2008.pdf
- 13. Presentation Map Aa, P. V. D. (1700) Greece: According to New Observations by the Gentlemen at the Royal Science Academy. [Leiden: Pieter van der Aa, to 1733] [Map] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2021668537/. 16th International Cartographic Association Conference on Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 22-24 September 2022 supported by the Map & Geoinformation Curators Croup (MAGIC)