To assure St. Tammany Parish remains at the forefront of Technology. MIS group consists of the following divisions: Information Services, Geographic Information Services, and Archive Management.
Information Services
Provide electronic options for delivering and receiving information and services, increased efficiency in related operations, and increased data accuracy & accessibility.
Maintain a stable, secure and recoverable technical environment to assure the delivery of information & services to the community and to parish workers.
Provide adequate computer services & associated standards to support the business needs of the parish.
Geographic Information Services
The GIS department provides maps and graphics by compiling & analyzing geographic data from a variety of sources including census, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs & existing archive maps & data.
In addition, the GIS department is responsible for continuously updating and verifying the GIS database to ensure the best possible data accuracy.
Archive Management
The Archive department plans & develops archival collections, including participation in the establishment & implementation of policies and standards for the archival goals.
Coordinates the acquisition, cataloging, maintenance & preservation of valuable material, and the disposition of inconsequential material. Analyzes and evaluates print and/or non-print materials to appraise value to posterity.
Advises and assists researchers in the application of archival materials in research activities, & recommends pertinent materials available in libraries, private collections, or other sources for inclusion in archives.
