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GIgateway™
Newsletter - September 2004
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MetaGenie
Online - the new and easy way to publish your metadata!
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In July
GIgateway launched an Online version of MetaGenie, its popular metadata
creation tool. There really isn't a simpler way to publicise
the existence of your geographic datasets - and its
free! Read on to find out more...
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What is
MetaGenie on-line?
MetaGenie on-line is a
browser-based version of the popular MetaGenie tool. It enables organisations to publish and update metadata directly on
the GIgateway Catalogue node. It is aimed at smaller organisations
that have too few metadata records to justify setting up their own node.
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those organisations - How do I use it?
Firstly fill in a registration
form. We will reply within 7 days and issue you with a username and
password to access the service. Once these are issued, you may login at any
time through the GIgateway website.
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Is it easy to
use?
Yes – very. Its intuitive interface is based on the stand-alone version
of the tool, which has received considerable praise from users. A
comprehensive user-guide is also available on-line. The in-built validation
means that creating an invalid metadata record is impossible.
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When will my
records be published?
Metadata records will usually be published on the GIgateway website within 24
hours of making a change. However, please note that this is not guaranteed.
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Can I update
records once published?
Yes – simply login
to MetaGenie On-line and select the “open existing” option.
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Any
more questions? Just email us on info@gigateway.org.uk
or click here to register for MetaGenie Online.
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Data Creators and Suppliers - Your FREE listing in GIgateway's Data Directory
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GIgateway is soon to
launch its new Data Directory which will be a searchable online database of
geographic data creators and suppliers in the UK. We are busy compiling this
database right now so if you have been contacted recently to update or submit
your organisation's details then please get back in
touch to make sure your free listing appears in the Directory.
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Those organisations who publish their metadata records on
GIgateway will be entitled to an expanded entry in the new Data Directory
including a full colour logo, as a thank you for
their support.
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If you
haven't heard from us but think this is an opportunity that your organisation should be taking advantage of then please
get in touch with Theresa at the
AGI ASAP!
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Visit AGI2004
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GIgateway
will be exhibiting at AGI2004 at Chelsea
Village in London from the 12th to the 14th October.
AGI2004 will create a unique opportunity for cross-over and interaction
between exhibitors, delegates, conference speakers and session chairs. With
42 exhibitors showcasing the latest technology and 80 world leading speakers
at the conference, this is an event not to be missed. To register your
attendance online at the conference and/or the exhibition, visit the AGI2004 website.
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