Why is INSIDE Idaho part of the University of Idaho Library?
The University of Idaho Library is a non-regulatory entity that provides unbiased information and INSIDE Idahos mission is consistent with the broader responsibilities of the University of Idaho Library – to collect or locate information, catalogue that information, and disseminate or provide access to that information in an effective and efficient manner. As more information is produced in digital format, the University of Idaho Library has begun to provide resources that allow users to access, display, manipulate, and analyze digital data. The University of Idaho Library provides public access to computer terminals from which users may view on-line catalogs or browse Internet sites. A subsequent logical step is to ensure that patrons have the resources necessary to display and analyze geospatial and statistical information as well as access to the data itself. The University of Idaho Library has acted as the sponsor for INSIDE Idaho since 1999, and has provided substantial funding fo
