The history and future of geographic information (GI) in the context of big data creates new avenues of concern over its organization, access and use. In this book the authors explore both the background and present challenges facing the preservation of GI, focusing on the roles of librarians, archivists, data scientists, and other information professionals in the creation of GI records for its organization, access, and use.

This book explores both the background and present challenges facing the preservation of geographic information (GI) focusing on the roles of librarians, archivists, data scientists, and other information professionals in the creation of GI records; geospatial data discovery, geographic information policy, and metadata creation; and a look beyond current technology and data formats for long-term preservation.