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We are here to help you find, use, manage, visualize and share your data. Contact us to schedule a consultation. View and register for upcoming workshops. Visit our website to learn more about our services.
Finding geospatial data and getting help using it
GIS stands for "geographic information system." GIS applications present geospatial information in interactive map visualizations, using a wide variety of tools and methods, that can be used for sophisticated analysis of real-world questions.
Geospatial data is an umbrella term – although there are several – for the combination of spatial and geographic data used in GIS. It refers to any data that includes a geographic association.
Data Services can help you with finding geospatial data, as well as other aspects of developing a GIS project.
- Geospatial ConceptsSee this guide we've created for a fuller explanation of geospatial data and other geospatial and GIS concepts
For scanned map images, including georeferenced maps, search the Maps and Atlases Collection in JScholarship. For more about identifying and using georeferenced maps, see the Georeferenced scanned maps section of our instructional StoryMap.
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Data and StatisticsSee the Sheridan Libraries' comprehensive guide for finding data of all kinds, including GIS/geospatial data, especially in the Local City and State Resources tab.
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Data VisualizationSee our Data Services guide to data visualization, in case you need additional options besides GIS for displaying your data.
- GIS Software HelpSee this guide we've created for help with downloading and using GIS software.
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Data Services Trainings & WorkshopsData Services offers a variety of self-paced online trainings and live webinars on data use and management topics, including GIS. See the calendar on this page for upcoming live workshops.And as always, you can ask us for help! Email or chat with us using the information in the Ask box.