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
