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The GIS Management Handbook published

The GIS Management Handbook published

For a comprehensive guide and reference for GIS managers, try

The GIS Management Handbook
Author: Peter L. Croswell, PMP, GISP, ASPRS‐CMS
Published by Kessey Dewitt Publications in association with URISA, hardcover, 320pp

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: GIS Management Overview and Context
Chapter 2: GIS Program Development
Chapter 3: Organizational Structure, Governance, and Coordination
Chapter 4: Human Resources
Chapter 5: Funding, Financial Mngmnt, and Multi‐org. Agreements
Chapter 6: GIS Program Legal Issues
Chapter 7: Management of GIS Program Technical Elements
Chapter 8: GIS Office Operations, Service Delivery, and User Support
Chapter 9: GIS Projects and Project Management
Chapter 10: Guide to Additional Resources for GIS Managers

Appendices:

Appendix A: GIS Technology Status and Trends
Appendix B: Types of Organizations that Use GIS Technology
Appendix C: Descriptions of Successful GIS Programs
Appendix D: Examples of Business Processes Improved by GIS
Appendix E: Suggested Format for GIS Standards and Policy Manual
Appendix F: Summaries of Key IT Framework Initiatives
Appendix G: Annotated Outline for a GIS Requirements Document
Appendix H: Cost‐Benefit Evaluation Examples
Appendix I: Sample Position Descriptions
Appendix J: Codes of Ethics
Appendix K: Sources and Approaches for Training and Prof. Development
Appendix L: GIS Funding Vignettes
Appendix M: Examples of User Satisfaction Survey

Endorsements:

“The GIS Management Handbook is the first book I have read that comprehensively covers all the tools GIS managers need to have in their toolbox. Beginner and seasoned GIS managers alike can learn something from this book.” - Stuart Davis, Assistant COO for the State of Ohio, Office of Information Technology, and past-President of NSGIC

"this book fills a void and is long overdue" - Jury Konga, Manager of GIS Services, Town of Richmond Hill, Ontario

“….. an important addition to the literature on implementation of GIS. Written by a highly qualified and respected GIS consultant, this book provides practical insights and guidelines that the practicing GIS professional will find of tremendous value and utility”. - -Nancy Obermeyer, PhD, Associate Professor of Geography, Indiana State University, and co-author of the 2008 book, Managing Geographic Information Systems

“ the author has long been one of the most respected consultants in the field, and this book distills his years of experience and critical thinking on GIS management”. - Ed Wells, GIS Manager, Washington Metro Area Transit Authority and past-President of URISA

ORDERING INFORMATION:

Full price: $110 plus shipping and handling

Discounted price: $85 (in effect until August 31, 2009)

To order on-line and access details about book content, visit www.urisa.org/gisbookorder

Ready to ship on July 15, 2009


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