Geographic Aspects of Information Systems: Introduction and Selected Bibliography.

The aim of this bibliography is to provide a guide to the diverse body of literature that deals with the "geographic or spatial characteristics" of the data elements and data items in each of the following five phases: (1) Specification, (2) Acquisition, (3) Processing, (4) Dissemination and (5) Application. It is intended to provide planners, geographers, economists, sociologists, and others with useful points of reference concerning one characteristic of data that is common to research efforts in a variety of fields. The bibliography consists primarily of works that are available in the literature, or can be obtained from public sources such as the Government Printing Office or the federal government. Part I introduces books, reports, etc., that deal with information system topics in an extensive manner. Parts II to VI provide references for each of the five phases. Each of the phases is briefly discussed to explain the nature of the references contained in each section. (Author/NH)