Nebraska GIS-related Enterprise Shared Services

In 2008 the Nebraska Information Technology Commission (NITC) adopted GIS as one of its "shared services" initiatives and outlined four action items as a part of its 2008 Statewide Technology Plan (http://www.nitc.state.ne.us/stp/stp.pdf).

Internet Mapping Services. Develop a plan for the coordinated delivery of Internet mapping services by state agencies, with the objectives of making GIS services and existing GIS/geospatial data readily available to a broader array of agencies, improving data access and services to the public, minimizing unnecessary duplication of effort, providing data and system backup, and where appropriate, provide for a coordinated security system, including the possibility for limited data access and password protection.

Street Centerline-Address Database  Develop a plan (including responsibilities and resource requirements) for the coordinated development, data integration, on-going maintenance and online distribution/Internet mapping service of a composite, “best available”, statewide street centerline/address database.

Metadata and state geospatial data catalogue  Document existing state agency GIS/geospatial data with formal metadata and encourage the listing of available geospatial data in the Nebraska Geospatial Data Center Clearinghouse Catalog. 

Statewide Geospatial Infrastructure Strategic Planning. Develop an enterprise-level, statewide, GIS/geospatial infrastructure strategic plan for the geographic area of Nebraska.  The planning process should involve the broader GIS user community (state, local, and federal agencies, tribes and the private sector) and seek to identify parallel needs and plans for geospatial data, standards, online distribution networks and services, coordination, funding, and policies.

The purpose of this web page is to provide a ready index for information and materials related to the implementation of these action items.

Related Materials

NITC-adopted GIS-related Action Items (complete wording)

Information Related to Internet Mapping Services - GIS Data Sharing Network

Information Related to Street Centerline-Address Database Development

Information Related to Metadata Development

Information Related to Statewide Geospatial Infrastructure Strategic Planning

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page last updated on 7-08