Get a one year eval of 9.3 for around $33

Thanks to Josh O'Conner for pointing this out ... it's an ESRI Press book that comes with a 365 day license of ArcGIS (ArcView of course)

Mapping Our World Using GIS: Our World GIS Education, Level 2 (Our World GIS Education) [Illustrated] - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158948181X

Job at Buncombe County

Job Title	Computer Programmer Analyst II (GIS Analyst)
Agency	Planning
Positions
Temporary	No
Grade	72
Salary Range	$41,240 - $45,587
Job Location	Planning / GIS
Closing Date	8/20/2008
Job Details	Responsible for the implementation, development and maintenance of geographic information systems (GIS) projects and databases within an enterprise environment. An employee in this class is responsible for performing data quality assurance for GIS databases, automated application development, and provide technical assistance to both internal and external customers who use GIS technology. Work may also involve occasional presentations to users and upper management. Examples of Work Work will initially involve migration of legacy GIS-related data and applications data to an RDBMS and web application (.NET) environment. The employee consults with county departments to provide transparent electronic access to GIS related databases, and works closely with county I.T. software developers, network analysts, and outside consultants (as needed). They ensure automated flow to data between GIS and non-GIS databases. They must be able to assist with design and deployment of future GIS applications in such a manner that they can be integrated with enterprise GIS and non-GIS databases. They must demonstrate tact and courtesy in working with all levels of users and handle data requests requiring multiple data formats. They must have the ability to obtain relevant information from appropriate technical references, and perform work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, design and quality of GIS data within enterprise geographic information systems applications. Strong experience in spatial technologies such as ARCGIS with ARCOBJECTS, ARCIMS, ARCSDE, ARCPAD APIs and GEODATABASE highly desirable. Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in computer science, cartography, geography, related field and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Skills in UML, Microsoft's .NET, Python, MICROSOFT's Visual Basic, ARCOBJECTS, AND ARCGIS SERVER highly desirable. Experience with local government highly desirable.

Fall classes start soon ...

August 18th is the first day of the semester.

We are offering the following GIS courses this fall:

• 4 sections of GIS 111 - Introduction to GIS
• GIS 121 - Georeferencing and Mapping
• GIS 215 - GIS Data Models

Call or email to get signed up!

pkennedy (at) abtech.edu

828.254.1921 x289

GPS + PSP

Definitely under the mainstream geo label, Engadget reports today that Sony's senior marketing manager was heard mentioning GPS enabled PSP ... I'm not a gamer at all but there are a lot of people that will be liking this. Sounds like the original GPS game has some competition.

Summer CIS Camp

View Larger Map

Another Google Maps Example

View Larger Map

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) internships as NASA Langley

NASA Langley Research Center in partnership with the Virginia Space GrantConsortium (VSGC) is offering the NASA-VSGC GIS Internship Program toprovide student support to the NASA GIS Team.Internships are open to high school, community college, undergraduate, andgraduate students majoring in the fields of geography, technology, civilengineering, and other areas with an interest in developing their skills inspatial data technology in support of NASAs mission. Positions in fall andspring are available.

Application deadline for fall internships is July 8and November 1 for spring internships.More information at http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/gisintern/.