Books and Resources

URISA publications and products explore all facets of government information technology, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its impact on communities, as seen through the eyes of developers and users. Within these publications you will find both automated and non-automated solutions to information management in a wide range of fields, including public works, tax assessment, addressing and transportation.

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Books

Just Released

Model GIS Job Descriptions – 2nd Edition

Author: J. Allison Butler

Published by: URISA

ISBN #: 978-0-916848-24-8

Price (in US Dollars): $49 for URISA Members, $69 for non-members

Format: ePub (electronic publication)

How do you write up job descriptions to staff your GIS department?

What is the typical hierarchy of positions within a GIS department?

What are the essential job functions, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required at each level?

URISA is pleased to announce the second edition of Model Job Descriptions for GIS Professionals. This updated publication comes to the GIS community in digital (ePub*) format for easy download and flexible accessibility. Building on the successful First Edition in 2000, this release updates the model job descriptions to take into consideration the ever-changing landscape of the geospatial industry.

•There are many free ePub readers available for download including Adobe Digital Edition, http://www.adobe.com/products/digital-editions.edu.html?promoid=DTEIP. This version of the software will work on desktop computers as well as mobile devices.

•The ePub format is also accessible on Apple products using the iBooks application. The iBooks applicaiton is available in the App Store.

•For Android there are also a number of readers available including Aldiko Book Reader. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aldiko.android&hl=en

•ePub format is currently not supported by the Kindle eReader application.

The GIS Management Handbook

Author: Peter L. Croswell, PMP, GISP, ASPRS-MS

Published by Kessey Dewitt Publications in association with URISA

Hardcover, 320pp, 8½ X 11, ISBN13: 978-0-9824093-0-5

The book is comprehensive guide and reference to the field of GIS management. It provides practical information on the development, implementation, and operation of GIS programs and projects and is valuable resource for seasoned and new GIS managers and aspiring managers. IT managers with a requirement to understand more about GIS programs in their organizations will benefit from this book as will providers of technical and management services needing to learn more about the GIS programs they serve. The book is also a useful reference for academicians and students studying or researching GIS management issues.

This book takes a practical approach providing clear descriptions of concepts, issues, and practices that may be used in operational settings, in public and private sector organizations to improve and maximize the efficiency of GIS programs and projects. The book will cover all pertinent topics including: a) organizational structures, b) program governance, c) strategic and implementation planning, d) project planning and management, e) financial management, f) human resources and team building, g) legal concerns, policies and standards, h) technical management and administration, j) GIS office operations. Many real-world examples are provided and appendices provide detailed examples of management tools and documents that can be used by GIS managers. A full section on “additional resources” provides an excellent guide to GIS and IT organizations, web sites, publications, and well-organized set of suggested readings.

I have written this book to serve as a guide and resource for GIS managers and staff. My intention is to provide GIS professionals and researchers with a tool to make them more effective, to support organizational improvements, and to deliver increased benefits to GIS user communities. - Peter Croswell

Price: $110 ($75 through September 2) plus shipping and handling (see below for bulk purchase pricing)

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Regularly priced at $110 … offered until Labor Day (September 2) for only $75. Don’t miss it!

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Foundations of Urban and Regional Information Systems and Geographic Information Systems

A special publication by URISA

URISA is pleased to announce the publication of Foundations of Urban and Regional Information Systems and Geographic Information Systems and Science, a 300-page book assembled to celebrate URISA’s 50th anniversary conference. Sponsored by URISA past presidents, the commemorative book discusses some of the research, education, training, and applications foundations that URISA and its members have contributed to urban and regional information systems and geographic information systems and science during the past five decades. The dozens of contributors to this publication, bring their experiences from governments at all levels, private sector firms, research institutes, and universities, represent the ‘Who’s Who’ of influencers in the field.

Dr. Barry Wellar, GISP (President, Wellar Consulting Inc., retired Professor, University of Ottawa, URISA President 1977-1978 and member of URISA’s GIS Hall of Fame) served as publication Editor and coordinated the effort. “The sum of the matter as I see it, is that URISA has an amazingly rich history, and the right people were in the right place at the right time to prepare a book which delves into that record of achievement, and does considerable justice to the many individuals, agencies, ideas, initiatives, etc., that have made URISA the leading international organization in the field of urban and regional information systems and geographic information systems and science. URISA has a long and rich history of producing substantive documents, and I am optimistic that Foundations will be recognized as an important legacy of URISA’s 50th anniversary conference.”

Each of the 23 chapters in Foundations of Urban and Regional Information Systems and Geographic Information Systems and Science contains insights, ideas, suggestions, lessons learned, lessons to be learned, and recommendations regarding information system education, research, training, and application.

Foundations of Urban and Regional Information Systems and Geographic Information Systems - Published 2012