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.
Digital Scholarship Lab, Employment opportunity, MDGL
Categories: Main, MDGL
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.
ArcGIS Pro, MDGL, Workshops
Categories: Main, MDGL
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.
ArcGIS Pro, Digital Scholarship Lab, MDGL
Categories: Digital Scholarship Lab, Main, MDGL
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!)
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
ArcGIS Pro, BrockUDSL, Digital Scholarship Lab, MDGL, Workshops
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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
BrockUDSL, MDGL, Training & Development, Workshops
Categories: Digital Scholarship Lab, Main, MDGL
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:
The days events run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Mackenzie Chown C306
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.