Library staff teach a series of three workshops that provide a basic introduction to ArcGIS 10 GIS software and some of its capabilities. These workshops are offered every semester, including during the summer. Self-directed online training is also available through ESRI's Virtual Campus.
Workshop 1: Introduction to GIS
Curious about GIS? In this workshop you will learn the basics of what GIS software is and what it can do, in a hands-on environment. You will learn basic symbology and labeling, how to query, and how to create a map layout.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with Microsoft Windows.
Monday, October 13 at 9:30 am-12:00pm McKeldin Library, Room 6107
Workshop 2: Data Management
The next step: this workshop goes into detail about what kinds of data are used in a GIS, and how to find and evaluate data for your needs. You will learn to join and relate tables, and to geocode.
Prerequisite: Completion of Workshop 1: Introduction to GIS or familiarity with GIS software.
Tuesday, October 21 12 at 9:30 am - 12:00 pm McKeldin Library, Room 6107
Workshop 3: Spatial Analysis
Actual analysis: in this workshop, you will learn five of the most common tools used in GIS analysis, and perform geoprocessing on both vector and raster data.
Prerequisite: Completion of Workshop 2: Data Management.
Tuesday October 28 at 9:30 am - 12:00 pm McKeldin Library, Room 6107
Limited to 25 students.
The slides and workbooks from the workshops can be accessed here.
Slides and documentation from some course-specific GIS classes that have been taught previously. If you are interested in having the GIS Librarian come to your class and do an introduction to GIS, please contact her!
