New Mexico Geographic Information Council Records
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-185
Scope and Content Note
This collection is 1 cu. ft. and contains New Mexico Geographic Information Council's (NMGIC) meeting minutes, incorporation papers, a sampling of newsletters, documents setting up partnerships with federal and state agencies, the first survey in New Mexico to assess the geographic data needs and resources in the state, and conferences sponsored by NMGIC. The folders are organized into alphabetized categories and arranged chronologically within each category.
Dates
- 1977-2012
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Organizational Note
The New Mexico Geographic Information Council, Inc. (NMGIC) was established in November 1984 by individuals from state, federal and local agencies, universities, and private industry committed to the development of geographic information and related technologies. NMGIC was incorporated as a non-profit organization in November 1989 and is managed by an elected nine member Board of Directors. NMGIC publishes The Map Legend newsletter three times a year and conducts conferences and workshops on geographic information systems, state-mapping priorities, and issues related to New Mexico’s geographic priorities, standards, and related technologies. NMGIC goals are to promote cooperation among government agencies and private industry in addressing geographic information and services within the state; to provide services and materials on geographic information system and digital mapping sources; and to establish guidelines to ensure that proposed geographic names reflect local usage and historical and cultural significance.
Extent
1 Cubic Feet (1 Box)
Abstract
New Mexico Geographic Information Council partners with state and federal agencies to provide services and materials on geographic information systems and technologies. This collection includes founding papers, newsletters, conference materials and the first survey to assess geographic information and technology in New Mexico.
Processing Information
Processed by Barbara Korbal, October 2018
- Title
- Finding Aid of the New Mexico Geographic Information Council Records, 1977-2012
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Barbara Korbal
- Date
- © 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu