UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — On Oct. 17 and 19, the Research Informatics and Publishing department and the Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information at Penn State University Libraries will offer two workshops on maps, geographic information systems (GIS) and data visualization.
These workshops connect Penn State users to map and GIS resources, geospatial data and GIS software applications. Participants will learn about geospatial resources available from the University Libraries along with many geospatial data sources from public sources for U.S. and international locations. Software examples will include using geospatial content with ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro. Additional demonstrations will be made with related ArcGIS Online applications, including ArcGIS StoryMaps.
The workshops are free and open to Penn State undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, staff and faculty. No previous knowledge of maps or GIS is required.
Participants may attend either online or in person, as indicated. Those planning to attend online must register at the link provided. Registration is indicated as needed for in-person attendance.
If you need more information, contact repub@psu.edu.
Workshop Schedule
Introduction to GIS Data, Software and Map Resources
Oct. 17, 3 to 4 p.m. (online or W13 Pattee Library)
This introductory session will provide participants with an overview of GIS data, software and map resources available to use in projects from Penn State and the University Libraries. Participants will learn about openly available U.S. and international geospatial data sources. Information will be provided on access to ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro. An optional tour of the Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information (1 Pattee Library) is available for those attending in person.
Presented by Tara Anthony, GIS Specialist
Using Geospatial Data, Media, and Narrative in ArcGIS StoryMaps
Oct. 19, 3 to 4 p.m. (online or W13 Pattee Library)
This introductory session will provide participants with an overview of ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS StoryMaps. Users authenticate to the Penn State ArcGIS Online account with their Penn State credentials. Examples will be provided related to searching for geospatial data, creation of web maps, use of media, and incorporation of narrative into ArcGIS StoryMaps. An optional tour of the Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information (1 Pattee Library) is available for those attending in person.
Presented by Tara Anthony, GIS Specialist