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Primary Services
- Review core datasets and check work to assure compliance with database
standards.
- Design and maintenance of internet map services for publishing
of GIS data from MSDIS data holdings and for other clients.
- Respond
to requests from agencies for core datasets (copy and distribute
data as requested). Maintain an accurate and complete log of requests,
work, and consultation.
- Prepare, maintain and annually distribute
a core database catalog. Establish communication channels with
participating agencies to distribute
information (MSDIS Newsgroup listserv), and for supplemental updates
to the core database catalog.
- Maintain a digital data library, including
additions of new databases as they are delivered to MSDIS and a
biannual updating of revised
data sets as they are received from custodial agencies. Archive
and catalog old databases for historic records.
- Provide assistance
to agencies regarding loading and use of core datasets (phone consultation,
documentation, etc.).
- Work with appropriate groups on development,
refinement and utilization of standards to facilitate data exchange
and compatibility.
- Document problems, errors, deficiencies
and needs of core database. Establish procedures for error reporting,
internal error detection,
and recommend corrective action.
- Consult with GIS staff on a regular
basis regarding development and implementation of annual plans,
delivery of MSDIS services, coordination
of agencies' database development projects and acquisition of digital
data.
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