Geospatial Data & GIS Services  Tags: geospatial_data gis data_services gis_data  

From Print Collection:

• Encyclopedia of GIS (2008)
• GIS tutorial : workbook for ArcView 9 : updated for ArcGIS 9.2 / Wilpen L. Gorr, Kristen S. Kurland (2007)
• Getting Started with ArcGIS: GIS by ESRI/ Scott Coriser et. al (2002)
• Inside Arcview GIS, 3rd ed. /Scott Hutchinson and larry Daniel (2000)

Find MORE: Mason online catalog.

From Journals and Conference Proceedings: check the GIS Literature

Learn ARCGIS (via Duke Univ.)

"Information that identifies the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on the earth." so called, geographically referenced data. From FGDC Glossary.

What are Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

Geographic Information Systems is a computerized database management system that deals with information associated with geospatial data. It integrates, stores, manipulates, analyzes, and displays geospatial data visually.

The definition of GIS varies however.

Please visit these sites to learn more about geospatial data and GIS technology

• http://www.gis.com
• http://gislounge.com/what-is-gis/
• How does a GIS work?
• Applications of GIS
• Ten Tips for learning more about GIS (ESRI)

• Libraries GIS Workshop and Services

• Take ESRI Virtual Campus Class (Mason Affiliates Only)

• GIS Center of Excellence (GISCE)

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  • School of Public Affairs
  • College of Health & Human Services

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