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• Discover your library this spring

  Monday, May 03, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Library welcomes you to the spring term. If you are new to Brock, take a look at the Discover Your Library page for a quick introduction to library people, services, & resources.  Supporting you in your academic life is core to our mission.

  We have developed a number of online and in-person services and supports in response to COVID-19. Our focus is on access to electronic resources and virtual help. You can learn more about these services on our COVID-19 page.

  For new students, the shift to academic research can be a challenge, but getting assistance is easy. We offer email and chat services as well as online research consultations with our Liaison Librarians.

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

  Tags: Archives and Special Collections, Digital Scholarship Lab, Makerspace, MDGL, Our Collections, Services, Staff, Students
  Categories: Main, MDGL

• Esri Canada Scholarship Competition returns for 2021

  Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Sample map of shoreline erosion in the town of Lincoln. Created by 2020 Esri scholarship recipient, Meredith Caspell.

  The Esri Canada GIS Scholarship Award competition is now on at colleges and universities across the country.  The award includes software, books, training, funding and other benefits to undergraduate and graduate students who can demonstrate competent use of Esri’s geospatial technologies.

  Brock University has been privileged to take part in the Scholarship Award program for the last 8 years. For 2021, the competition will be held virtually with a deadline for applicants set for April 1^st. A cash prize of $1000 is in addition to the prizes noted above.

  Projects may include personal research, academic projects or assignments. The winning participant will be required to complete a poster or Esri StoryMap by June 1, 2021 outlining how they used ESRI’s suite of products to enhance or conduct their research. A full list of requirements and information about the application process is available from Esri.

  Want to learn more or apply? View the Brock University Institution page for Esri, or contact Sharon Janzen at sjanzen@brocku.ca

  Discover ArcGIS at Brock, view examples of GIS mapping at Brock, and get your own copy of the software under the University’s site license.

  Tags: ArcGIS Pro, Collaboration, Events, MDGL, Students
  Categories: Main, MDGL

• Join our team as GIS and Data Services Librarian

  Thursday, January 07, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Library invites applications for the full-time probationary position of GIS and Data Services Librarian.

  Apply online by February 1, 2021 at 12:01am EST.

  Questions? Email tribaric@brocku.ca, Acting Head Map, Data, GIS Library / Digital Scholarship Lab.

  Tags: Digital Scholarship Lab, Employment opportunity, MDGL
  Categories: Main, MDGL

• GIS Week is November 16-20

  Friday, November 13, 2020 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Celebrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day looks a little different this year. Universities across Ontario and Québec have joined forces to present workshops, and lectures, open to all, online.

  Events include: the Geography of Pokémon Go, QGIS, the mapping of conservation, of history and of COVID-19, as well as networking events and a trivia night.

  Organizers note that technical experience is not required. “Maps and mapping technology are more accessible now than ever before [and] no prior GIS experience [is] required.”

  The Brock University Map, Data & GIS Library will present a hands-on workshop as part of the week’s events.

  Western University’s Map and Data Centre is the hub for all events. View the full event listing and prepare to broaden your horizons.

  Tags: ArcGIS Pro, MDGL, Workshops
  Categories: Main, MDGL

• The Map, Data & GIS Library is celebrating and you should too!

  Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | By afloyd

  

  ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online resources are now available to the Brock University community through an enterprise login and Brock credentials. Just a few steps and you can have a world of mapping capabilities at your fingertips.

  Prior to this new method, students, staff and faculty were required to contact staff of the MDGL to obtain access.  Staff always responded to each request as quickly as possible but it was certainly not instant.  These Esri products are not free tools, however this is just one of the many resources that the Brock University Library provides access to for its users. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to explore the world of GIS and all of its many possibilities!

  Follow these simple instructions to begin using ArcGIS now!

  For further assistance please contact maplib@brocku.ca.

  Tags: ArcGIS Pro, Digital Scholarship Lab, MDGL
  Categories: Digital Scholarship Lab, Main, MDGL

• GIS Day to be celebrated this week

  Tuesday, November 12, 2019 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  As part of Geography Awareness Week, the Brock University Map, Data & GIS Library (MDGL) will be hosting GIS Day on Wednesday, November 13. Visit the MDGL between 12 and 2 p.m. to enjoy a pizza lunch ($) and a slice of their famous GIS Day cake (free!)

   

  Tags: Events, MDGL
  Categories: Main, MDGL

• NEW ArcGIS Pro Workshop

  Thursday, June 06, 2019 | By afloyd

  

  Interested in learning ArcGIS Pro by really digging into the software and using realistic data? This workshop, offered in partnership by the Map, Data and GIS Library and the Digital Scholarship Lab, will use a fictitious scenario about a flu outbreak in St. Catharines.  In this workshop we will geolocate each incident of the flu and determine what schools should be shut down based on their proximity to flu incidents. We will also use network analysis to calculate the nearest medical centres.  In attending this workshop, you will learn the basics of creating a visually pleasing layout and how to share your work with others.  This event is open to everyone, no previous ArcGIS experience is necessary.

  When: Thursday, June 27, 10-12 AM

  Where: Brock University, James A. Gibson Library – Classroom A (ST228)

  Register: Eventbrite

  Note: Registration for this event ends June 25th

  Tags: ArcGIS Pro, BrockUDSL, Digital Scholarship Lab, MDGL, Workshops
  Categories: Digital Scholarship Lab, Main, MDGL

• Introduction to ArcGIS – DSL Style

  Monday, November 19, 2018 | By afloyd

  

  On Wednesday, December 5 from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. in Classroom A on the main floor of the James A. Gibson Library, the Digital Scholarship Lab, in partnership with the Map, Data and GIS Library, is hosting an Introduction to ArcGIS workshop.

  Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used to create maps and analyze geospatial data. GIS tools can be used to create data visualizations for a variety projects and its functionality is not constrained to geographical research projects alone. Some examples of diverse GIS applications include research on: disease control, agriculture, tourism, astronomy, archaeology, human behavior, shipping routes and traffic, wildlife tracking, climate change, crime patterns, banking, gaming, history, humanitarianism, and sports. The options really are endless.

  In this workshop you will learn basic functionality of Esri’s front-running software, ArcGIS Pro. Using a fictional scenario, we will use GIS to determine where Starbucks Corporation should build a new coffee shop based on certain criteria. Although previous experience with GIS is helpful, beginners are welcome! This workshop is a great first step in determining if GIS can be applied to your research projects and presentations.

  Sign up at: ExperienceBU or email us at dsl@brocku.ca

  Tags: BrockUDSL, MDGL, Training & Development, Workshops
  Categories: Digital Scholarship Lab, Main, MDGL

• Celebrate GIS Day @ the MDGL

  Tuesday, November 13, 2018 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Celebrate and explore the power of maps on GIS Day (November 14th) at the Map, Data & GIS Library. Held during Geography Awareness Week, GIS Day “provides an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society.” (gisday.com)

  At Brock, all are invited to enjoy:

  • pizza lunch (at minimal cost) sponsored by TAGS (Tourism and Geography Society) students
  • Esri scholarship contest presentations
  • Digital Scholarship Lab presentation
  • Games, Trivia, Prizes
  • ArcGIS Workshop
  • Cake

  The days events run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Mackenzie Chown C306

  Tags: Events, MDGL, Workshops
  Categories: Main, MDGL

• Celebrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

  Tuesday, November 14, 2017 | By Evelyn Smith

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  All are welcome to visit the Map, Data & GIS Library tomorrow (November 15th), in celebration of the “science of where” with GIS. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is one of the most versatile software programs servicing the world in urban planning, transportation, natural disasters, climate change, environmental issues, marketing and politics, to name a few. GIS Day at Brock includes presentations from students entered in the ESRI Canada Scholarship Contest, Geography Jeopardy, and a very special GIS Cake among other treats.

  GIS Day Agenda

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  Categories: Main, MDGL