Geographic information systems (GIS) are moving out of the computer lab and into the community. In the 12 stories presented in Zeroing In, people who use GIS in their daily jobs talk about how the technology helps them get the information they need to work smarter and make better decisions. The book shows GIS at work in every aspect of community life: schools, public safety, housing, economic growth, and more.

Zeroing In is an accessible and engaging introduction to GIS for government officials, business people, planners, teachers--anyone who deals with maps and geographic information. Readers will learn how GIS works and how they can use GIS to work more efficiently and improve the quality of life in their community.