MDGL

  • Annual Esri Scholarship Competition returns to Brock

    Thursday, March 09, 2023 | By

    A map of the Northern Niagara Region created in ArcGIS

    Attention all Brock GIS users! It’s time for the annual Esri Scholarship Competition. Eligible students (current students from undergrad to grad) can submit a ~500 word ESRI GIS Project Proposal with their resume to sjanzen@brocku.ca by April 24th 4:30 p.m.

    Geographic Information Systems is mapping and analysis software. Esri is the industry standard for GIS across all sectors. GIS is used at Brock in Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, History, Literature & Language, Political Science, Earth Sciences, Recreation and Leisure Studies and Geography/Tourism.

    The deliverables for the successful candidate will include a poster and report in the form of an Esri StoryMap due by June 1, 2023. Prizes include $1,000 cash reward, software access, books, conference passes and more! 

    Submissions and questions should be directed to Sharon Janzen, sjanzen@brocku.ca in the Map, Data & GIS Library, MC-C306 

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  • ArcGIS Online – analysis tools!

    Friday, February 24, 2023 | By

    A screen capture of the ArcGIS map viewer

    The “new” Map Viewer came to us in 2021 but users were mystified by the gaping lack of analysis tools! We were “forced” to return to Map Viewer CLASSIC to perform analysis and bring the results into the new map viewer. Well, my mappy friends, the day has come! ArcGIS Online Map Viewer now has a whole suite of GIS analysis tools including overlays, buffering, proximity analysis, data enrichment and georeferencing! Plus, so much more.

    Visit arcgis.com and sign in using your Brock credentials as per these instructions to start analysing today!  For more information about analysis in ArcGIS Online check out this blog.

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  • It’s contest time!

    Tuesday, November 01, 2022 | By

    An amazon gift card

    The Brock University Digital Scholarship Lab is hosting their annual data visualization contest for Brock students this month.

    Students can choose from one of four datasets provided on the content website. Visualizations will be judged on comprehension, insight, and aesthetics, and the winning entry will be chosen on December 1st.

    For more details, view the contest website.

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  • Contribute to a delicious data visualization

    Friday, October 21, 2022 | By

    a plain sheet cake with a map location marker

    GIS Day events return in-person this year after a two-year hiatus. In addition to quizzes, learning and laughter, a key part of the annual tradition at Brock is a GIS Day cake.

    Submit one of your map creations (in JPEG format) to Sharon Janzen, Map Library Associate and Geospatial Data Coordinator, for a chance to have it featured on this year’s cake.

    Contribute your JPEG to sjanzen@brocku.ca by November 9, 2022.

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  • Join our team as Data Services Librarian

    Monday, October 17, 2022 | By

    A person inside a magnifying glass

    Brock University Library invites applications for the full-time probationary position of Data Services Librarian from qualified candidates who will thrive in a dynamic, fluid and team-oriented environment.

    Reporting to the Head of the Research Lifecyle department, the successful candidate will provide a full range of data services and help support services offered in the Map, Data & GIS Library (MDGL).

    Learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply by November 28 at 12:01 am.

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  • Welcome to the Map, Data & GIS Library

    Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | By

    Students working in the Map, Data & GIS Library

    The Map, Data & GIS Library (MDGL) is pleased to welcome students and faculty back to campus for the 2022/2023 year! The MDGL provides users with excellent resources and services on campus at MacKenzie Chown C306 including:

    • Bookable Alienware computer
    • The Niagara air photo collection
    • Scanning, printing, and study space
    • Thousands of maps, and books from atlases to watershed plans.

    Online, the MDGL is home to the Niagara Air Photo Index, digital and historical map collections, and special exhibits such as StoryMaps at Brock University, Historic Welland Canals Mapping Project, and more. Come explore Niagara and the world from times long past to future possibilities!

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  • Brock Library services and resources highlighted in new exhibit

    Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | By

    Multilingual welcome sign

    New and returning students are invited to stop by and view a new exhibit in the Library and Learning Commons display cases. The exhibit features unique items from Brock’s Archives and Special Collections, the Makerspace, and Map, Data & GIS Library. A guide to study spots, research basics, and the various ways to get help from the library are also featured.  Welcome to Brock University Library runs to Friday, September 16.

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  • Welcome and welcome back!

    Monday, August 29, 2022 | By

    Schmon tower and fall coloured leaves

    A new term and a fresh start, welcome to Brock and the Library.

    Whether you are a new or returning student or instructor, learn something new on the Discover Your Library page. Complete our popular Scholar Style quiz and receive customized services based on your answers.

    We look forward to working with you and wish you all the best for a successful term.

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  • Join our team as Head, Research Lifecycle Department

    Monday, July 18, 2022 | By

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    Brock University Library invites applications for the full-time probationary position of Head, Research Lifecycle Department from qualified candidates who have experience with library services, resources, and tools in support of research at a post-secondary institution.

    The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction for the operations of Brock Library’s new Research Lifecycle Department. This new department came into effect on May 1, 2022 as part of the Library’s new organizational design. The Research Lifecycle Department is a researcher-centered department that provides support in areas such as data services, evidence synthesis support, scholarly communication, and digital scholarship. This department maintains the Map, Data, & GIS Library, and is composed of four librarians (including the head), two permanent staff members, and part-time student staff.

    Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply. Applications will be accepted until Monday, September 1 at 12:01AM

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  • Select services unavailable Thursday, June 16

    Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | By

    Server room

    Library online services, including access to electronic journal databases, the course readings system, and off-campus proxy access to licensed resources will be unavailable between 7:00am and 7:30am on Thursday, June 16th, while Brock IT performs network maintenance.

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