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different section of the County or a specific region . The location of pertinent features, such as soils , hydrography (water features ) , agricultural land , zoning , buildings, facilities , and utility infrastructure, can be displayed on top of base map information , such as labeled streets, tax parcels, and aerial photography. Map books represent an effective means of referencing the location of all pertinent features . As features are changed or added , new map books can be generated to reflect these changes . 11) . Mobile Computers A more advanced method for accessing spatial data in the field is through the use of mobile computers, including notebook computers, tablet PCs and hand-held computers . A GIS data browser, such as ESRI ' s ArcPad , can be loaded on hand-held computers , allowing the same capabilities offered by map books , but also the ability to query attributes , such as streets , infrastructure , and facilities; link to GPS receivers , and more . These mobile computers , configured with ArcPad , can also be used by staff to update information while working in the field . It is recommended that the Department have complete and accurate map books created in Year 1 of this three-year phased GIS implementation . It is recommended that hand -held computers be purchased for field staff use . A GIS data browser, such as ArcPad , should be loaded onto each hand-held computer. Initially one ( 1 ) hand-held computer is recommended for each of these divisions ( Buildings and Grounds Division , Cooperative Extension Agent, Soil and Water District, and Telecommunications ) in Year 2; an additional two ( 2) hand -held computers are recommended for these divisions ( Buildings and Grounds Division , Cooperative Extension Agent , and Soil and Water District) in Year 3 . Public Access to Geo-Spatial Information The General Services Department expressed a desire to participate in the county wide internet mapping application . At present, an internet mapping application is being used in the Property Appraiser ' s Office to disseminate information to the public . However, there was a stated need to migrate to a different application since the current one is quite weak on custom queries . Consequently, an alternate solution is being considered . The Internet browser should have the ability to incorporate data from the various departments as opposed to tax data alone . As part of the County ' s enterprise-wide GIS implementation , the Department of General Services should work with the recommended GIS Director to disseminate spatial information to the public by providing a mapping application that will enable citizens to view and map County facilities as well as land use . This effort should be coordinated with other departments in the County that manage complementary data . As part of the County ' s objective to migrate to a more robust Internet GIS data browser, the Department should identify additional functionality that may be required in addition to the County ' s base enterprise offering . More information on Internet GIS data browsers can be found in the Enterprise-Wide Applications section of this chapter. Public access to geo-spatial data will increase productivity by reducing the need for staff to ' personally respond to questions from citizens . In addition to providing public access to mapping via an Internet GIS data browser, it is recommended that the Library Services Division purchase and maintain a public access kiosk at the Main Library in the City of Vero - Beach . The kiosk will allow citizens that come into the library to find locations on a map , view and query land use information without disturbing or disrupting staff productivity. The kiosk 130 GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 1 - Departmental GIS Needs Assessment