Documentation:Koerner Library Services Referral/GIS
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| Welcome to the wiki for Koerner Library Services Referral. This wiki is a space for Koerner Library staff to share and contribute knowledge regarding referral to our many services. | |
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GIS Services (Geographic Information Systems)
| Description | Geographic Information Systems are computer programs for organizing, manipulating, analyzing, and mapping geospatial data. Geospatial data are datasets that have a geographic component, such as latitude and longitude coordinates. |
| Services Provided | The GIS Librarian can assist with:
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| Website | http://help.library.ubc.ca/finding-resources/geographic-information-systems/ |
| General Contact Info | none |
| Whom to Refer To | Tom Brittnacher
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| If Tom is not Available | Paul Lesack
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| Location | Koerner Library, Level 2 |
| Hours of Service | Librarian available by appointment. Lab hours are the same as Koerner Library building hours: http://hours.library.ubc.ca/#view-koerner |
| Keywords and Phrases | GIS, create a map, digital or electronic maps |
| Sample Questions | Are there any digital maps or data for a particular area? |
| Software Available | ArcGIS software is available in the following locations:
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| Data/GIS Lab | http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/gis-services/gis-research-data-lab/ |
| Large Format Printer | Located in the Data/GIS Lab
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| Links | Lists of websites with links to download free GIS data: |