All things GEO

This is a summary of the main points discussed (more information on topics can be found in the accompanying PowerPoint presentation)

Pricing policy for new Digimap datasets (Geological, Hydrographical and Historic Maps)

Pricing policy for new datasets (a discount for each extra dataset, i.e. go for a package price that includes all).
It would be better if sitereps/institutions were given a whole package price, rather than a price for 1 dataset, as the money would need to come from the associated department, rather than institution, e.g. a price for the geological data would have to be funded by the Geology department.
Most institutions are centrally funded, or funds come through the library.
Funders might be put off if the Digimap price double because of the new services added on.
One of the Universities represented would be happy to pay a single price for the geological stuff as they receive many requests for Geological Data.
Perhaps EDINA should assess what type of people would be using this new data, e.g. environmental engineers (direct promotional materials their way)
CONSENSUS: Historical and Geological maps will be very useful.

Requests for other datasets in Digimap

MasterMap

It will probably take 2 years to rollout MasterMap.
People are keen to lobby Pat Crocker (JISC collections team manger) about the availability of MasterMap data.

Historic Mapping

Downloadable .tiff files and .wrl files
Could there be a link to the memoirs that accompany sheets for Historic mapping (something in GetRef?)

Geological Mapping

Hydrographical Mapping

Global Datasets

JPL Landsat viewer - users wouldn't be able to download data from EDINA, but would be able to download it from the sources.

e-MapScholar

e-MapScholar modules could be created for staff to get up to speed on new Digimap products