WORKSHOPS

Duration: Half day

Abstract:

This class combines an overview of the importance and relevance of metadata, along with hands-on exercises to apply day-to-day uses of metadata. Methods of creating and formatting metadata according to the Federal Geographic Data Committee standard will be covered. Class participants a required to bring a dataset of their own to the class to document. Intended audience: anyone who uses GIS or plans to start using GIS

Tools:

Several tools are discussed. Hands-on exercises utilize the ArcView metadata extension.

Experience:

Previous experience includes developing materials and teaching 4-day GIS class; developing metadata education materials for integration into university classes , and metadata presentations at conferences and meetings statewide since 1997.

Limitations: Wyoming and Colorado front range.

Contact Information:
Biochemistry 412
University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071
USA
organization: Spatial Data and Visualization Center
phone: 307.766.2751
email: meh [at] uwyo.edu
website: http://www.sdvc.uwyo.edu