2010 IMTA USGS Store (part 3)

The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Geospatial Program (NGP) was a significant participant in this year’s International Map and Trade Association (IMTA) Conference, September 12-14, 2010. Among the presentations and events was the USGS presentation titled: “USGS Store-Delivering USGS Science”.

Jeanelle Leyba, Operations Manager for the USGS Information Program gave a presentation discussing the USGS business model and USGS Store website for creating and maintaining business partnerships and also for delivering maps to customers more quickly and efficiently.  The presentation includes:

USGS Store, part 1  (11:21)

• background of the USGS distribution model
• USGS Store access point
• explanation of map locator and map downloader features

USGS Store, part 2  (7:06)

• overview of US Topo maps
• explanation of Business Partner Web Shop component of USGS Store website
• short Q&A

USGS Store, part 3  (6:56)

• overview of USGS Store and demonstration
• dealer locator feature demonstration
• map locator and map downloader tools demonstration
• view of a US Topo GeoPDF map and historical map of Miami, FL
• Business Partner Web Shop demonstration