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Data & GIS Librarian
What is GIS?
Geographic information systems (GIS) are computer based frameworks used to store, organize, manipulate, analyze, and visualize geospatial data. GIS methods and technology are used widely in scholarly research, and are the foundation of popular applications like Google Maps.
Maps and cartographic resources
GIS can be used in conjunction with other cartographic resources like maps and aerial photographs.
Featured resource: Native Land Digital
- Native Land DigitalAn online mapping application representing Indigenous territory, language, and treaty boundaries around the world. Data available via API.
Featured resource: GEO.ca
- GEO.caA digital platform for finding and accessing spatial data provided by Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial governments and organizations.