About this Event

Continue your exploration of the world of geographic information systems (GIS), powerful mapping and analysis tools for spatial data, with the ArcGIS platform, which is widely used in research institutions and all levels of government.

During this workshop on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, from 9 a.m.- noon., you will become familiar with the concept of data layers as well as symbolizing, labeling and making a basic map in the ArcGIS ArcMap application. Become familiar with the common tasks in ArcGIS. Export high-quality map images for publication for using this GIS tool, which is available in several labs across campus and allows you to map and analyze data sets.

This workshop is co-sponsored by UD’s IT Client Support and Services. It will be co-taught by Olena Smith, lead geospatial information consultant for IT Client Support and Services, and John Stevenson, interim head of the Multimedia Collections and Services Department for UD Library, Museums & Press.

While workshops are free of charge, registration is required as seating is limited. This workshop is open to UD students, faculty and staff.

If you have questions regarding workshops, please call 302-831-2432 or email lib-workshops@udel.edu.

Note: This workshop will be held in Smith Hall, Room 010, not in Morris Library.

You may be interested in these additional data workshops:
Getting Started with ArcGIS for Desktop II on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 9 a.m. to noon
​Researching and Exporting Data with PolicyMap on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 9 a.m. to noon
Getting Started with ArcGIS Online on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 9 a.m. to noon
Digital Scholarship Method Series: Introduction to Data Collection

• Thursday, March 8, 2018, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, March 15, 2018, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, March 22, 2018, 1 to 3 p.m.

Creating and Sharing Your Data with ArcGIS Online Story Maps​ on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 9 a.m. to noon
Data Management for Medical Researchers​ on Thursday, April 19, 2018, 10 a.m. to noon