MAGIP Frequently Asked Questions
MAGIP Membership
How do I find more information about MAGIP?
Please visit the following page to learn more about us:
http://www.magip.org/about
Where can I find MAGIP’s governing documents?
Please visit the following page for respective documents:
http://www.magip.org/GoverningDocs
What are the benefits of becoming a MAGIP member?
Please visit the following page to learn more about the benefits of membership:
http://www.magip.org/Membership
How do I become a MAGIP member?
Please visit the following page to sign up for a MAGIP membership:
http://www.magip.org/Membership
What is the difference between the email list-serve and the discussion forums?
List-Serve: The intention of the list-serve is to allow for communication to all of its subscribers. You DO NOT need to be a member of MAGIP to utilize. New MAGIP Members are not automatically subscribed to this List-Serve. This is a moderated list-serve. For list rules and/or to subscribe, please visit the following site:
http://www.magip.org/ListServe
Discussion Forum: The purpose of the discussion forums is the capability to archive topics/replies (questions, problems, issues, etc.), as well as offer an organized option for discussions. MAGIP has created 6 forum topics, and all replies can be viewed online. You DO NOT need to be a member of MAGIP to read topics. However, you must be a MAGIP member to create a new topic, or to reply.
http://www.magip.org/Forums
What is the best use of the list-serve email system?
The intention of the list-serve is to allow for communication to all of its subscribers, not just MAGIP members. Anyone can join, and this list is moderated. Examples of proper use of this list-serve include job announcements and software training and workshop announcements in or near Montana. For list rules or to subscribe, please visit the following site:
http://www.magip.org/ListServe
A member should post an announcement within the "Announcement" discussion forum. If desired, the member should then send an email via the Listserve and include a link of their new discussion forum post.
My email changed, so I updated my MAGIP profile page. Does changing my email address within my MAGIP profile change my email address within the MAGIP list-serve?
No - Please contact a MAGIP listserve administrator to change your email within the list-serve:
http://www.magip.org/ListServe
What Conferences does MAGIP sponsor?
As of October 2017 MAGIP hosts an annual conference called the Big Sky GeoCon. Past events have included Spring Meetings, Fall Technical Sessions, as well as a bi-annual Intermountain GIS Conference. Please visit the following page for upcoming events and/or archived information:
http://www.magip.org/Events
How do I log in to the MAGIP web site?
Enter your email and password in the upper right-hand corner of any MAGIP page.
Who are the current MAGIP Board of Directors?
Please visit the following page for a list of Board of Directors and respective contact information:
http://www.magip.org/BOD
Where can I find a list of past MAGIP Board of Directors?
Past Board of Directors lists (year) can be found on the following page:
http://www.magip.org/BODpast
The Request for Assistance form was created as an efficient way for members to request for help. Utilize this form if you'd like to request help with research, creating a survey, using GoToMeeting, Meetups or User Group Meeting support, etc. Additional information can be found on the Request For Assistance page.
Who do I Contact?
Who do I contact if I want access to edit an existing MAGIP web page?
You can contact the Web Administrator or the MAGIP Administrator
Who do I contact if I want to confirm how many years I’ve been a MAGIP member, and how do I obtain documentation for my participation in MAGIP sponsored conferences and technical sessions?
Please send an email and your request to our MAGIP Administrator or complete our Request for Assistance Form
Who do I contact if I need help adding content to a web page?
Please send your requested content via email to the current MAGIP Web Administrator
Miscellaneous
How do I become a GISP?
Please visit the following page for additional information about GISP and MAGIP’s endorsement:
http://www.magip.org/GISP
How do I find a mentor?
See the MAGIP GIS Mentoring program.
I’ve heard of the Montana Land Information Advisory Council (MLIAC). Where can I find more information about MLIAC?
Please visit the following web site to learn more about MLIAC:
https://msl.mt.gov/geoinfo/GIS_Community/GIS_Coordination/MLIA_Grants