Libraries

Tracey Hughes

GIS Coordinator - 75% time
San Diego Technology Archive Project Manager - 25% time

Social Sciences & Humanities Library
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, 0175R La Jolla, CA 92093-0175
Phone (858) 534-1266
Fax (858) 534-7548
t2hughes@ucsd.edu

Information about GIS @ UC San Diego

Information about San Diego Technology Archive

COLLECTION RESPONSIBILITIES

Geographic information systems (GIS) – GIS data, books and supporting materials

GIS Collection Plan

GIS Collection Statement

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

GIS Professional – GISP
GIS Certification Institute, IL    10/10 - Present
Professional certification for GIS practitioners to demonstrate professional and ethical competencies as it relates to geographic information systems.


ESRI Authorized Trainer, Introduction to ArcGIS I      12/07 – Present
Authorized to teach ESRI’s Introduction to ArcGIS I class in the United States.


Master of Science in Information and Certificate of Spatial Analysis
University Of Michigan, School Of Information/Nat’l Resources & Env., Ann Arbor, MI      4/06
Focus on traditional and digital librarianship, research, and geographic information systems (GIS).


American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
North American Chapter    5/02 - Present
Professional certification based on successful examination, educational, professional and leadership experience.   AICP is a select group of approximately 14,000 planners in North America.


Bachelor of Environmental Design, Urban Planning
University of Colorado, School Of Architecture and Planning, Boulder, CO   12/95
Most Outstanding Student in College, National Dean’s List Honoree, and Student Writing Award winner.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION & LEADERSHIP

  • American Library Association, Maps and Geography Round Table (MAGERT), Nominee for Incoming Chair…2/11
    • MAGERT, Chair of GeoTech Committee…7/07 - 7/11
    • Emerging Leader – Inaugural Class (Sponsored by MAGERT)…12/06 – 12/07
    • MAGERT Member…6/04 – Present
  • URISA, Member…9/10 – Present
  • American Association of Geographers, Member…8/10 – Present
  • Global GIS Academy, Worldwide Universities Network, Advisory Panel Member…5/08 – 12/10
  • University of California/Stanford University Map Librarians Committee Member…8/06 - Present
  • Special Libraries Association, Social Science Division…6/04 – Present
  • School of Information Special Libraries Association Chapter President…4/05 – 5/06
  • American Planning Association…1/94 – Present


SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS/MODERATOR

  • Speaker, ESRI Education User Conference, Paper Presentation titled “GIS can be Delicious for Everyone”…07/10
  • Moderator, Presenter & Program Organizer, American Libraries Association Annual Meeting, Program titled “GIS in EVERY Library: Making it Happen”…06/10
  • Speaker, CalGIS Conference, Paper Presentation titled “GIS at University of California San Diego”…04/10
  • Moderator, CalGIS Conference, Session titled “Coursework and Certificate Programs: Creating GIS Training Opportunities”…04/10
  • Speaker, Librarians Association of the University of California (LAUC) at University of California Irvine, Presentation titled “GIS Use in Libraries and Research”…12/0
  • Speaker, Medical Library Group of Southern California and Arizona & Pacific Southwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Technology Symposium, Presentation titled “Geographic Information Systems and Their Application in Health & Medicine”…3/09
  • Speaker, ESRI Education User Conference, Paper Presentation titled “Community Informatics and GIS: Exploring a New Intersection”…08/06

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

  • California Geographic Information Association Excellence in Education Award…4/10
  • University of California San Diego Exemplary Staff Employee Nominee…6/09
  • American Library Association Emerging Leader – Inaugural Class (Sponsored by MAGERT)…12/06 – 12/07
  • School of Information Special Libraries Association Chapter President…4/05 – 5/06
  • Special Libraries Association, Michigan Chapter Leadership Scholarship…2005
  • School of Information Merit-Based Tuition Scholarship…2004/2005 Academic Year

PUBLICATIONS/BOOK & JOURNAL REVIEWS

  • Article Review, Coordinates Magazine…09/09Article Review, Urban Design International Magazine…08/09
  • Associate Editor and Subcommittee Chair for Map, Map Cataloging and GIS Librarian Core Competencies, MAGERT, American Library Association…08/08
  • Maps prepared for ‘Cleantech Industry in San Diego’ report…06/07
  • Book Review, LOEX Quarterly…03/07