Blog site has moved

The Electronic Data Center has now moved the contents of this blog to it’s main web site. For the archive and new postings since March 2009 please visit:

http://edc.library.emory.edu/

Wired magazine on “public” spatial datasets

Wired magazine publishes an interesting article on the issue of “public” spatial datasets: http://www.wired.com/politics/onlinerights/news/2009/03/sunshine/

Workshop: Digital Maps and Globes on Thursday

Digital Maps and Globes

This workshop provides an introduction to the different types of virtual globes and online map applications that are available and explores how they can be used in research and instruction. Although the primary focus will be on Google Earth and Google Maps, the workshop will also demonstrate other applications available.

To sign up, contact Michael Page, michael.page@emory.edu, 404.727.2348

  • Thu, Mar 19, 2009: Digital Maps and Globes
    1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
    Woodruff Library Room 314

Plan to attend the GIS workshop on Thursday

Workshop: Understanding Geographic Information Systems

314 Woodruff Library, Thursday, January 29th (1:00 – 2:15 pm)

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. Learn more about this technology and how it can be used for research and projects in the business, humanities, and the health, natural, or social sciences. To sign up, contact Michael Page, michael.page@emory.edu, 404.727.2348

GIS Workshops for Spring 2009

Understanding Geographic Information Systems

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. Learn more about this technology and how it can be used for research and projects in the business, humanities, and the health, natural, or social sciences.

To sign up, contact Michael Page, michael.page@emory.edu, 404.727.2348

  • Thu, Jan 29th, 2009: Understanding Geographic Information Systems

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Woodruff Library Room 314

Locating Maps and Geospatial Data

Get tips on finding maps and geospatial data and learn about new and important changes in spatial data infrastructures. Techniques on how to convert analog source data to digital will also be covered.

To sign up, contact Michael Page, michael.page@emory.edu, 404.727.2348.

  • Thu, Feb 12th, 2009: Locating Maps & Geospatial Data

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Woodruff Library Room 314

Digital Maps and Globes

This workshop provides an introduction to the different types of virtual globes and online map applications that are available and explores how they can be used in research and instruction. Although the primary focus will be on Google Earth and Google Maps the workshop will also demonstrate other applications available.

To sign up, contact Michael Page, michael.page@emory.edu, 404.727.2348

  • Thu Mar 19th, 2009: Google Earth & Google Maps

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Woodruff Library Room 314

Working with Digital Topographic Maps

Many paper topographic maps are now available in a new digital format known as GeoPDF. This workshop explains how to find and download maps, how to read topographic maps, and how to make use of the special functionality associated with a GeoPDF.

To sign up, contact Michael Page, michael.page@emory.edu, 404.727.2348.

  • Thu, Apr 2, 2009: Working with Digital Topographic Maps

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Woodruff Library Room 314

Workshop on Google Earth & Google Maps

Google Earth and Google Maps

This workshop provides an introduction to the different types of virtual globes and online map applications that are available and explores how they can be used in research and instruction. Although the primary focus will be on Google Earth and Google Maps the workshop will also demonstrate other applications available.

To sign up, contact Michael Page, michael.page@emory.edu, 404.727.2348

Fri, Nov 07, 2008: Google Earth & Google Maps 11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Woodruff Library Room 31

GeoPDF Demonstration

Event: GeoPDF Demonstration with Adam Estrada and Jesse Hardin of TerraGo Technologies.

This Friday, the workshop “Working with Digital Topographic Maps” will be rescheduled to accommodate a demonstration of GeoPDF technology by Adam Estrada and Jesse Hardin of TerraGo Technologies. GeoPDF enables users to view, manipulate and update maps and images within an Adobe Reader environment. Users can measure length and area, change coordinate displays, search for attributes and view layers. This publication medium and geospatial tool has signification potential for both research and instruction.

The geospatial workstations at the Electronic Data are licensed for access to TerraGo Technologies Publisher Suite** in which you can create a geo-enabled PDF for others to view using Adobe Acrobat Reader and the GeoPDF Toolbar which is available freely from their site. The website includes sample maps.

Location: Room 314, Woodruff Library

When: Friday, October 24th, from 11:45 am to 12:35 pm

For more information visit: http://www.terragotech.com/

** Application is only accessible to current Emory faculty, staff, and students at the EDC

SimplyMap Demonstration

SimplyMap Interface

SimplyMap Interface

This year Emory Libraries obtained licenses for faculty, staff, and student access to SimplyMap (view previous posting), an online mapping tool and database. Next Tuesday, we welcome Steven Schwartz who will present a demonstration and question session on how to use this valuable resource to extract data and quickly construct maps.

SimplyMap is a web-based mapping application that lets users quickly create professional-quality thematic maps and reports using powerful demographic, business, and marketing data. SimplyMap turns complex data into valuable information that is easily accessed through an innovative and user-friendly interface.

Location: Room 314, Woodruff Library

When: Tuesday, October 21st from 3:30 to 4:30 pm

For more information visit: http://www.geographicresearch.com/simplymap.html

Workshop: Locating Maps and Geospatial Data

There is still space available. Please email michael.page@emory.edu to sign up …

Locating Maps and Geospatial Data

Woodruff Library Room 314

11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Get tips on finding maps and geospatial data and learn about new and important changes in spatial data infrastructures. Techniques on how to convert analog source data to digital will also be covered.

Maps, Mysteries, and Medicine

This year’s first Life of the Mind lectures is on Thursday, September 25 at 4:00 PM in the Jones Room of Woodruff Library, and features Lance Waller, Professor of Biostatistics in the Rollins School of Public Health. Speaking on “Maps, Mysteries and Medicine,” Professor Waller will discuss how new research using maps and spatial information can help reveal ways to promote conservation and fight diseases.

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