AAGW3 - Kate Sebastion - Big Ideaˆvision of eAtlas

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1. Stan’s big idea! ~ What’s next? How can I be a part of this?
2. Big Ideaˆvision of eAtlas - Inclusion of more data summaries - Enhanced working relationship with contributors (CSI members plus others) - Greater linkages - Reach a broad audience - Regional atlases - Country level atlases - CRP focused atlases - Other ideas? (moving forward)
3. Vision for the immediate future – p1 Preview – March 2013 10 data summaries Publication of print version October 2013 30+ data summaries (Current state of additional 20 … 20-80% complete)
4. Vision for the immediate future – p2 Successful launch of the ‘e’ components of the eAtlas Phase 1 – USB distribution with customized ‘viewer’ Print or save pdfs Customize selection Internet access Link to other sites No Internet access Access supporting maps & papers Download data v2 Able to access updates
5. Vision a little more into the future Phase 2 – planning, beta & launch of the online eAtlas
6. how do I get from here to here? Institutions data holdings I want to participate but …
7. What’s the nitty gritty? Interested in participating? Yes (hurray!) Email Kate & send sample of map No thanks (we’ll miss you) eAtlas committee review to determine if is a good ‘fit’ Not now (Let’s talk later) Yes (Kate sends template, instructions & sets deadlines) Submit map package, text & supporting graphics for review Review & modify External review / return to author for okay Maps/graphics/ text prepared for design team (ks) Design and layout Final review (author & review committee) Publish! Please?
8. Data submission process (1) Download template .mpk & .doc files Input your text into the .doc template Save Add your data to the eAtlas mxd file Save as a map package (.mpk) file (2) Upload Author KS (3) Download
9. - Original 2012 2011 - Presented in November Communicating, planning and promotion Determine and finalize desired theme list Template design Direct communication with contributors Theme page submission Theme page submission Work with IFPRI publications on layout & publishing specs IFPRI content review and layout … Convert to USB / PDF Hardcopy to printer RELEASE with 30 themes AAGW3 Development Beta testing of interface RELEASE ONLINE 2012 2011 2013 Writers workshop RELEASE with 30 themes AAGW3 PRE- RELEASE with 10 themes AAGW3 How long does this take?
10. What are the lessons learned (so far)? • Everything takes longer than expected • It’s important to be persistent • Interest in contributing ≠ time to contribute • It’s important to be persistent (again) • It’s not easy to write concisely about your data & its value • … but it’s a very good exercise How can we make this easier? • Writers workshops • Provide other forms of support? • Changes to the template? Other ideas? Suggestions?