Need help accessing geospatial data or software? Curious about web GIS? Have questions about mobile data collection using GIS? Interested in discussing spatial analysis or a mapping project?

Support is available in the Library. Stop by the Library Data Hub, schedule a consultation with GIS Librarian Bruce Godfrey, or browse the Geospatial and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) resources below.

Software

The Library provides access and support for geospatial software, including managing our institutional license for Esri GIS. Visit our GIS software page to find more information and downloads:

Data

• U of I ArcGIS Online Teaching & Scholarly Research Portal - Data and apps shared across or outside our organization. Additionally, explore the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World.
• INSIDE Idaho - Open data and apps from publishers across Idaho.
• U of I Geocatalog - Data and apps from U of I publishers. Sign in to access licensed datasets.
• VERSO Data Repository - U of I research and creative outputs.
• Share your Geospatial Data - Contact Bruce Godfrey about sharing your geospatial datasets using Web GIS.

Teaching and Learning

• Library Workshops - geospatial related sessions are regularly offered through our Data Hub workshop series.
• GeoInquiries - Short, standards-based inquiry activities for teaching map-based content.
• Esri Self-Paced E-Learning Courses - Students, faculty, and staff are afforded access to no-cost self-paced e-learning resources (Sign in using your U of I Account).
• GIS Education Guide - Search for GIS degrees & certificate programs in the USA.
• Working with GIS data

Communities

• State of Idaho Geotech Listserv
• Esri Higher Education Community
• Esri User Conference Complimentary Registrations - A limited number of complimentary registrations are available on a first come, first served basis to those affiliated with the U of I. Email Bruce Godfrey for more information.
• GIS Day @ U of I - annual event on campus each fall.