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ABOUT THE RESOURCES
For those completely new to geospatial information science, the Introductory GIS Course materials are a good place to start.
ABOUT THE RESOURCES
For those completely new to geospatial information science, the Introductory GIS Course materials are a good place to start.
To learn common GIS techniques, such as georeferencing historic maps or creating ESRI StoryMaps, or to read about specific GIS topics, check out the Quick GIS and Mapping Lessons section.
To learn common GIS techniques, such as georeferencing historic maps or creating ESRI StoryMaps, or to read about specific GIS topics, check out the Quick GIS and Mapping Lessons section.
The Finding and Using GIS Data section includes a thorough overview of the topic as well as a compendium of online sources of spatial data.
The Finding and Using GIS Data section includes a thorough overview of the topic as well as a compendium of online sources of spatial data.
Finally, the Technical Considerations section will be helpful to libraries hoping to make ESRI's industry standard ArcGIS Pro available to patrons as a library resource.
Finally, the Technical Considerations section will be helpful to libraries hoping to make ESRI's industry standard ArcGIS Pro available to patrons as a library resource.
Introductory GIS Course
Introductory GIS Course
Self-Guided materials are set up such that any person can individually take the course.
If you are here to simply learn on your own, use these materials.
Quick GIS and Mapping Lessons
Quick GIS and Mapping Lessons
Once you've taken the introductory course (or if you already have a solid GIS foundation), continue to grow your skills with these short GIS and mapping lessons.
Once you've taken the introductory course (or if you already have a solid GIS foundation), continue to grow your skills with these short GIS and mapping lessons.
Examples include how to make simple web maps, how to make a StoryMap, tips for formatting map symbols, open-source options, advanced techniques, and more.
Finding and Using GIS Data
Finding and Using GIS Data
Whether you're experienced with GIS or you're just getting started, finding data to use for your projects can be challenging. To aid in your search, we have compiled a practical guide for understanding GIS data and how to find it, as well as a selection of U.S. state and other GIS data resources.
Whether you're experienced with GIS or you're just getting started, finding data to use for your projects can be challenging. To aid in your search, we have compiled a practical guide for understanding GIS data and how to find it, as well as a selection of U.S. state and other GIS data resources.
Technical Considerations
Technical Considerations
Tips and processes for setting up library computers so patrons can access desktop GIS software.
Tips and processes for setting up library computers so patrons can access desktop GIS software.
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