New GIS Computers in Map Collection
The Regenstein Library Map Collection has installed three new computers to support research using GIS and spatial analysis. These computers are available for use during regular Map Collection hours.
The following software is available:
- ArcGIS for Desktop 10.5.1
- ArcGIS Pro 2.0.0
- ArcGIS Maps for Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- GeoDa
- QGIS
- Google Earth Pro
- Adobe Creative Suite 5
- R and R Studio
- Stata
- vLab
Additional technology in the Map Collection includes a large format and a flatbed scanner, a microform reader, and data resources from China Data Center and Geolytics.
GIS software and support is also available in Crerar Library, where the library’s computers have ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, GeoDa, QGIS, and Google Earth Pro as well as a connection to vLab.
For questions about these computers or how the library supports GIS and spatial data, contact Resident Librarian for GIS Taylor Hixson (taylorhixson@uchicago.edu), or visit her in the Map Collection during walk-in GIS office hours Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the academic quarters.
Consult the library’s research guides for more information about getting started with GIS and finding spatial data and maps.
