Geographic & Spatial Data Services
Location
Geographic and Spatial Data Services is a part of Hillman Library's Digital Scholarship Commons (G49).
What is GIS?
A geographic information system allows a user to store, analyze, manipulate, manage, and visualize spatial data.
Services
GIS Workstation, Software, and Licensed Resources
A workstation dedicated to GIS is located in Hillman Library's Digital Scholarship Commons. The workstation has ArcGIS Suite and Google Earth Pro installed, and provides access to certain Pitt-only licensed resources, such as the Geolytics database.
Walk-in Consultations
Walk-in consultations are available at the GIS Workstation in the Digital Scholarship Commons, Hillman Library G-49 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Walk in service is available on a first-come, first serve basis and may be subject to schedule changes.
Support for GIS and Spatial Analysis
Data Acquisition: can help you locate the data you need across a wide variety of data sources.
Storage and management: We can give you advice on data management and storage.
Analysis and Preparation: We are staffed with knowledgeable consultants who can help you get started with preparing and analyzing your geospatial data.
Mapping and Visualization: We can help you find the most effective way to map and visualize your data for your needs.
Metadata: Consult our metadata librarian for support on adding and maintaining the metadata associated with your data.
Note: For technical support for installation or performance issues while running GIS software, please contact the CSSD Helpdesk.
Workshops
Upcoming workshop: Introduction to Spatial Analysis (11/13/2015) Click to Register
Missed a scheduled workshop? We can get you up to speed with a one-on-one workshop in our lab.
Workshops tailored to your courses can be requested, to be taught either in the classroom or in our instruction area at Hillman Library.
Guides
- Geographic Information System (GIS) Resources – Oakland US Data
- Finding Maps-Oakland
- Finding Information on Geology and Planetary Science
- Environmental Studies Research @ Pitt
- Finding Topographic Maps-Oakland
- Government Publications
Staff
Liaison Librarian, Subject specialist for Environmental Studies, Geology & Planetary Science, Government Information, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology
Library Specialist & Professional Science Masters student, GIS and Remote Sensing
