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Savvy Researcher Workshops - University Library

Savvy Researcher Workshops - University Library

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The Savvy Researcher workshop series offers hands-on sessions during the fall and spring semesters. During the breaks, please refer to our corresponding Savvy Researcher LibGuides for asynchronous assistance. Alternatively, you may fill out a consultation request or visit the Scholarly Commons during our open hours.

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(Note: Not all workshops are available for instruction and sessions are limited to five participants or more.)

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GIS 102: Map making using Public Data

Speaker Karen Hogenboom, Numeric and Spatial Data Librarian, datagis@library.illinois.edu
Date Oct 4, 2012
Time 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm  
Location Main Library - Library 314
Cost Free
Sponsor University Library
Contact Merinda Hensley
Registration Registration
Event type Workshop
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An introduction to GIS tools will allow participants to create thematic maps in ArcGIS using data produced by government and inter-governmental agencies. Computers and software will be provided to allow workshop participants to follow along and practice. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to map information of their own choosing using publicly available data resources. The session includes practice creating maps, finding data and shape files and making presentation layouts.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.library.illinois.edu/datagis/

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