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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the U of A Library
For assistance, contact Chris Kollen at kollenc@u.library.arizona.edu
What is GIS? What is ArcGIS?
Introduction to GIS -- Dictionaries -- Learn to use GIS Software -- GIS & Remote Sensing at UA
Introduction to GIS
Explanation from ESRI, the company that created ArcGIS software.
Geographic Information Systems
Complete discussion of GIS from the U.S. Geological Survey.
GIS literature on the Internet.
Spatial Odyssey -- GIS Literature Database
Provides access to the tables of contents of many GIS conference proceedings and collections of articles published since 1991
About.com: Geography
Learn about GIS, GPS (Global Positioning System), satellite images, remote sensing, and more.
Dictionaries
GIS Dictionary
This dictionary includes terms from GIS analysis, data management, and geocomputation; from GIS modeling, GIScience, and Web-based GIS; and from the fields of cartography, spatial statistics, computer science, surveying, geodesy, and remote sensing. Also includes ESRI software-specific terminology.
A to Z GIS: an Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems
Print version of the previous entry. Located at G70.212 .A86 2006 in the Main Library.
Dictionary of Abbreviations and Acronyms in Geographic Information Systems, Cartography & Remote Sensing (University of California, Berkeley)
Learn to use GIS software
ArcGIS
Includes information on the various ArcGIS products, extensions, and support and training.
ESRI Software License
University of Arizona CATS has a site license to ESRI software products. They are available to departments only.
ESRI Virtual Campus
Self-paced learning modules. Anyone has access to their free GIS modules . If you are affiliated with the University of Arizona, you have access to all of the learning modules -- contact University of Arizona Computer Technology Store (CATS) at catsoft@email.arizona.edu or (520) 621.8897 for login and password.
UA Library has a great collection of books on GIS and ArcGIS software (in print and online). Search by keyword.
Take a class! Classes that use GIS software and data are available at the University of Arizona or at Pima Community College .
GIS minor
The Dept. of Geography and Regional Development also offers a minor for undergraduate students.
GIS Certificate Program
For those who want to really delve into GIS, the UA also offers a certificate for graduate students.
GIS and Remote Sensing at the UA
Library
ArcGIS is loaded on all of the computers in the Information Commons on the 1st floor of the Main Library. There is also a GIS workstation in the Information Commons with ArcGIS, various datasets, loaded on the hard drive and on CD-ROM (see List of Spatial Datasets ) . All computers in the Information Commons are networked to the black/white printers, color printers and plotter (for large print-outs of maps). There is also a large format scanner available in the Express Document Center .
Advanced Resources Technology Group (ART) —
Provides leadership in GIS institutional development, GIS environmental database design and development, and application of cartographic and spatial analysis for agriculture, natural resources, and rural development. This lab is for students taking classes in the School of Natural Resources.
Arizona Remote Sensing Center (ARSC) --
Includes descriptions of projects, computer hardware/software available in the lab, and personnel.
Center for Applied Spatial Analysis (CASA)—
Geographic Information Systems research facility within the School of Geography and Development. As part of GD, CASA supports and develops research projects and encourages the wider use of GIS and related techniques in the social sciences through collaboration on grants, demonstration, training, teaching and internships.
Digital Image Analysis Laboratory (DIAL)
Includes descriptions of projects, classes, software, publications, facilities, and personnel.
Spatial Analysis Lab
Located in the School of Geography and Development, mainly for Geography classes.