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DESCRIPTION:The Information Technology Services Department of the City of A
 lexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interact
 ive maps to be more meaningful\, usable\, and interactive for the communit
 y.\n\nWe need your input! Participate in a brief\, hands-on exploration of
  the system prototype to help us in our development of this tool for poten
 tial users.
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SUMMARY:Interactive Maps Community Participation on May 5\, 2014
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X-WR-CALDESC:Interactive Maps Community Participation on May 5\, 2014
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CATEGORIES:Document Imaging Viewer,GIS,Internet,Library,Mapping,Maps,Parcel
  Viewer,Planning and Development Viewer,Sewer Viewer,Web
DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c
 hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app
 s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=8351\n\nThe City of Alexandria 
 is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps t
 o be more meaningful\, usable\, and interactive for the community. Part of
  this early phase involves conducting usability testing - a technique for 
 evaluating a product by testing it on a representative group of potential 
 users. \n\nWHERE DO YOU COME IN? Your participation in a brief (20 min)\, 
 hands-on exploration of these applications will help in the development of
  this tool\, enabling us to identify and address aspects of our design tha
 t we might otherwise overlook. Additionally\, feedback from the community 
 enhances the likelihood that this tool increases user satisfaction.   \n\n
 Community members will have the opportunity to participate online and in-p
 erson at various times and locations throughout the City with guidance fro
 m a staff team member (see schedule below).  \n\nImportant points to consi
 der: \n\nAll input is anonymous and\, keep in mind\, the testing is focuse
 d on the application and not the abilities of the participant.  \nThese ap
 plications are 'works in progress' and will evolve considerably with refin
 ement and your help!  We believe that an important component of this proje
 ct is to involve the community early in the process - doing so enables us 
 to identify and address possible sources of confusion and errors in an app
 lication's design.  Early participation from the community ultimately adds
  to the sustainability of the application\, therefore decreasing the poten
 tial need for costly replacements.   \n\nLocation: Barrett Branch Library\
 , 717 Queen St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Document Imaging Viewe
 r\, GIS\, Internet\, Library\, Mapping\, Maps\, Parcel Viewer\, Planning a
 nd Development Viewer\, Sewer Viewer\, Web\n\nImport this event into your 
 calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=8351\n\n
 Web resources:\n\nhttp://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/gis/info/GISWe
 bAppPoster_Draft4a(2).pdf\n
DTEND:20140505T210000Z
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DTSTART:20140505T190000Z
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LOCATION:Barrett Branch Library\, 717 Queen St.
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Interactive Maps Community Participation
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URL:http://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/gis/info/GISWebAppPoster_Draf
 t4a(2).pdf
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